#D6BF9E Hex Color
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A warm, unsaturated beige with subtle orange undertones, #d6bf9e provides a clean and organic foundation. It works best as a primary background for minimalist web design or print stationery. Since black text maintains high readability against this shade, it supports small body type easily. Pair this hex code with charcoal or deep olive to prevent the palette from looking washed out.
Questions about #d6bf9e
What is #d6bf9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6bf9e is rgb(214, 191, 158), in HSL hsl(35, 41%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 26%, 16%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair best with #d6bf9e for a balanced palette?
Is #d6bf9e readable on white or black?
#d6bf9e has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.80:1 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.