#D5B19C Hex Color

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This dusty, muted orange sits between a warm peach and a soft tan. Its low saturation makes it a sophisticated base for organic, minimal branding or UI backgrounds. Because #d5b19c offers an excellent 10.6:1 contrast ratio against black text, it handles body copy better than most pastels. Pair this hex code with a sharp charcoal gray to keep the palette grounded and readable.

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What is #d5b19c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #d5b19c is rgb(213, 177, 156), in HSL hsl(22, 40%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 27%, 16%.

What colors pair well with #d5b19c for branding?

#d5b19c thrives when anchored by deep, neutral tones that provide visual weight to its soft, desaturated nature. Pair it with a sharp charcoal for high-contrast, readable typography, or use a deep navy to create a sophisticated, modern balance for UI design.

Is #d5b19c readable on white or black?

#d5b19c has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.59:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.

#D5B19C Hex Color

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