#D5BE9A Hex Color

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#d5be9a is a light, muted orange-beige with warm golden and ashy undertones. Its pale, low-saturation finish creates a soft, airy mood suited to interiors, cosmetics, stationery, and minimal backgrounds. Use it as a supporting neutral beside navy or charcoal, though it can look washed out against white. Black text has strong contrast on this hex code.

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What is #d5be9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #d5be9a is rgb(213, 190, 154), in HSL hsl(37, 41%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 28%, 16%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.

What colors pair well with #d5be9a?

#d5be9a pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted olive, and dusty terracotta, which give its pale warmth enough structure without making the palette harsh. Use it as a broad base, then reserve darker colors for headings, borders, or focused accents.

Is #d5be9a readable on white or black?

#d5be9a has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.66:1 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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