#D6B39D Hex Color
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The hex code #d6b39d creates a soft, dusty orange with highly muted saturation and ashy beige undertones. Its warm, mellow lightness suggests gentleness, peace, and youthful optimism without feeling sugary. Use it as a supporting tone in spring, baby, food, or autumn designs, pairing it with deep navy or charcoal. Black text has about a 10.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #d6b39d
What is #d6b39d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6b39d is rgb(214, 179, 157), in HSL hsl(23, 41%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 27%, 16%.
Which colors pair well with #d6b39d?
Is #d6b39d warm or cool?
#d6b39d reads as a warm color because its muted orange base and beige undertones sit on the yellow-red side of the color wheel. Its ashy quality softens that warmth, giving it a calm, dusty appearance rather than a bright or sugary one.
Is #d6b39d readable on white or black?
#d6b39d has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.79:1 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.