#D5B49B Hex Color

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A muted, dusty orange with significant gray undertones, #d5b49b feels soft and approachable. This unsaturated shade works best as a neutral background rather than a focal point, as it can appear washed out in large areas. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for a sophisticated contrast. The hex code for this mellow, warm hue is #d5b49b.

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What is #d5b49b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #d5b49b is rgb(213, 180, 155), in HSL hsl(26, 41%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 27%, 16%.

How should I use #d5b49b in a design project?

Use #d5b49b as a soft, neutral foundation rather than a primary accent, as it can appear washed out against lighter tones. It excels when grounded by deep, saturated contrasts like charcoal or dark navy to anchor the muted, dusty orange undertones effectively.

Is #d5b49b readable on white or black?

#d5b49b has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.83:1 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.

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