#D6BD8D Hex Color
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#d6bd8d is a light, dusty beige with muted yellow undertones and a warm, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a gentle, airy mood suited to interiors, cosmetics, spring themes, and minimalist backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, since it can look washed out next to white. The hex code #d6bd8d supports clear black body text.
Questions about #d6bd8d
What is #d6bd8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6bd8d is rgb(214, 189, 141), in HSL hsl(39, 47%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 34%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d6bd8d?
#d6bd8d pairs well with navy, charcoal, muted terracotta, and soft olive, which give its pale warmth enough contrast without making the palette feel harsh. Use it as a base or supporting tone, then reserve stronger colors for accents.
Is #d6bd8d readable on white or black?
#d6bd8d has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.52:1 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.