#D5B5A4 Hex Color
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This ashy orange leans toward a soft, dusty beige. Because #d5b5a4 is very unsaturated, it functions best as a supporting background or neutral base rather than a primary accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep forest greens or dark charcoals, which ground its inherent lightness. With high contrast against black text, the hex code #d5b5a4 ensures readability for UI elements and clean, modern branding.
Questions about #d5b5a4
What is #d5b5a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5b5a4 is rgb(213, 181, 164), in HSL hsl(21, 37%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 23%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d5b5a4?
#d5b5a4 works best when grounded by deep, high-contrast tones that prevent it from appearing washed out. It creates a sophisticated, modern palette when placed next to charcoal or dark forest green, as these hues provide the necessary depth to balance its inherent lightness.
Does #d5b5a4 read as warm or cool?
While #d5b5a4 originates from the orange spectrum, its heavy desaturation gives it an ashy, neutral quality that leans toward a warm, dusty beige. It maintains enough underlying warmth to feel inviting without having the intense, aggressive vibrancy found in fully saturated orange shades.
Is #d5b5a4 readable on white or black?
#d5b5a4 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.97:1 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.