#D5BD9B Hex Color
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A faded, unsaturated tan, this shade offers a gentle and airy feel for minimalist designs. The hex code for this color is #d5bd9b. Because it is highly muted, it works best as a neutral supporting background rather than a primary focus. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray text to maintain excellent readability and a modern, clean aesthetic.
Questions about #d5bd9b
What is #d5bd9b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5bd9b is rgb(213, 189, 155), in HSL hsl(35, 41%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 27%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d5bd9b in a UI design?
Use #d5bd9b alongside charcoal or deep slate gray to maintain high readability and a clean, modern aesthetic. Because it is highly muted, it works best as a background that allows darker text or bold accents to stand out without competing.
Does #d5bd9b read as a warm or cool color?
#d5bd9b is primarily a warm, earthy tan, though its heavy desaturation gives it a neutral, airy quality compared to richer browns. It lacks the aggressive saturation of true orange or yellow, making it versatile for sophisticated and understated design applications.
Is #d5bd9b readable on white or black?
#d5bd9b has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.58:1 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.