#D5BDA9 Hex Color
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#d5bda9 is a pale, sandy beige with a faint orange cast. Its low saturation keeps it calm, and it works well as a quiet background that lets photography and type do the talking. It flatters deep espresso brown and muted teal, though it can vanish next to pure white. Designers reach for it in minimal layouts, packaging, and soft autumn palettes.
Questions about #d5bda9
What is #d5bda9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5bda9 is rgb(213, 189, 169), in HSL hsl(27, 34%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 21%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d5bda9?
#d5bda9 pairs well with deep espresso brown, muted teal, and warm charcoal. Darker values give it contrast, since it sits close to white on the value scale and can disappear against lighter neutrals.
Can I use #d5bda9 for text or backgrounds with small text?
Yes, but only as a background. Black text on #d5bda9 reaches about 11.7:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 minimum for body text. White text fails here, so avoid light type on this shade.
Is #d5bda9 readable on white or black?
#d5bda9 has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.68:1 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.