#D5BF95 Hex Color
Warm organic beige with muted undertones
This dusty, unsaturated beige reads as a warm, organic neutral. It serves as a gentle alternative to stark white in minimalist web designs or branding projects. The hex code #d5bf95 maintains an 11.7:1 contrast ratio against black, making it highly readable for body text. Use this color as a dominant base to build a clean, spa-inspired aesthetic without relying on bright, clinical tones.
Questions about #d5bf95
What is #d5bf95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5bf95 is rgb(213, 191, 149), in HSL hsl(39, 43%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 30%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d5bf95 for a balanced palette?
#d5bf95 works best when grounded by darker, high-contrast elements to prevent the design from feeling washed out. Pair this beige with charcoal or deep espresso browns for strong typography, or use soft olive tones to enhance the organic, earth-inspired aesthetic.
Is #d5bf95 readable on white or black?
#d5bf95 has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.71:1 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.