#D5BFB4 Hex Color
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Wild Rice is a delicate, pale shade with distinct ashy and orange undertones. Because it sits on the lighter end of the spectrum, #d5bfb4 functions best as a minimalist background or supporting neutral. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or slate blues, which prevent the color from looking washed out. Use black text here for high-contrast accessibility in any UI layout.
About Wild Rice
Grain husks dried on a warm windowsill
What does wild rice mean?
This pale beige with a faint orange cast commonly brings to mind natural fibers, unbleached paper, dry grass, and quiet kitchens. Its high lightness and low saturation make it feel soft and faded, more ashy grey than orange, with only a trace of warmth.
Where you see wild rice
- mushroom caps
- oat milk
- raw linen
- unbleached paper
- sand dollars
- dry beach grass
What it works for
It works as a calm background for interiors, packaging, and textiles where a warm neutral should stay subdued.
What colors go with wild rice?
Deep Teal #00555aThe cool blue green makes this warm neutral read richer by comparison.Charcoal #36454fNear black text or trim gives the pale swatch definition and weight.Burnt Sienna #a93400Its strong orange pulls out the faint warmth hiding in the beige.Sage #9caf88Both are muted, so the pairing stays gentle and low contrast.Plum #8e4585Deep purple sits opposite orange, so the beige looks cleaner beside it.Espresso #4e312dDark brown grounds the light color and echoes its grain-like warmth.
Questions about Wild Rice
What is the hex code for Wild Rice?
Wild Rice is #d5bfb4. In RGB that is rgb(213, 191, 180), in HSL hsl(20, 28%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 15%, 16%.
Is #d5bfb4 a warm or cool neutral?
While it functions as a neutral, #d5bfb4 leans warm due to its subtle orange undertones combined with an ashy, desaturated quality. This balance makes it versatile enough to ground brighter colors without overpowering them or clashing with cooler lighting.
Is Wild Rice readable on white or black?
Wild Rice has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.94:1 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.