#D5B88A Hex Color
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This dusty, pastel orange reads as a sophisticated neutral with strong yellow undertones. Because it is highly unsaturated, #d5b88a excels as a subtle background for earthy color palettes or minimalist branding. While it provides enough contrast for readable black body text, avoid placing it directly against bright white to prevent a washed-out appearance. The hex code for this mellow, warm shade is #d5b88a.
Questions about #d5b88a
What is #d5b88a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5b88a is rgb(213, 184, 138), in HSL hsl(37, 47%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 35%, 16%.
How should I use #d5b88a in web design?
#d5b88a functions best as a soft, secondary background color rather than a primary call-to-action shade. It pairs effectively with charcoal or deep brown typography to maintain readability while keeping the overall aesthetic grounded and approachable.
Is #d5b88a readable on white or black?
#d5b88a has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.05:1 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.