#D6B493 Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #d6b493 is a light, warm orange with beige and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a soft, mellow feel suited to spring branding, baby products, food packaging, and autumn palettes. Use it as a dominant background with dark brown or navy accents, since white can wash it out. The hex code #d6b493 gives black text about 10.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #d6b493
What is #d6b493 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6b493 is rgb(214, 180, 147), in HSL hsl(30, 45%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 31%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d6b493?
For #d6b493, pair it with navy, charcoal, or deep brown for stronger contrast, while muted sage and terracotta create a warm, understated palette that preserves its dusty character in layouts.
Does #d6b493 feel warm or cool?
#d6b493 reads as a warm, muted orange because its beige base carries a soft red-yellow bias, making it suitable for calm spring branding, packaging, interiors, and gentle illustrations and backgrounds.
What text color works best with #d6b493?
Black text on #d6b493 provides about a 10.8:1 contrast ratio, which exceeds WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal text, while white text offers much weaker contrast and may reduce readability.
Is #d6b493 readable on white or black?
#d6b493 has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.80:1 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.