#D7BD86 Hex Color
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#d7bd86 is a light, muted beige with warm yellow and ashy gray undertones. Its dusty, pastel quality feels soft and airy, fitting spring palettes, interiors, cosmetics, and luxury packaging. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or dark brown text, which reaches about 11.5:1 contrast. Bright white can wash it out. The hex code for this color is #d7bd86.
Questions about #d7bd86
What is #d7bd86 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d7bd86 is rgb(215, 189, 134), in HSL hsl(41, 50%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 38%, 16%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d7bd86?
Pair #d7bd86 with deep charcoal for clean contrast, muted sage for a natural palette, or terracotta for warmer energy; these combinations preserve its soft beige character without making the design feel washed out.
Where does #d7bd86 work best in design?
#d7bd86 works well as a dominant background in interiors, cosmetics, spring campaigns, and luxury packaging because its light, dusty warmth feels airy without the starkness of pure white across many layouts.
Is #d7bd86 readable on white or black?
#d7bd86 has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.51:1 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.