#D7BE9F Hex Color
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This pale, desert-sand tone brings a warm, airy quality to minimal design palettes. Because #d7be9f is highly unsaturated, it functions best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant background, where it can easily look washed out. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground the delicacy. Its soft clarity makes it a safe, readable choice for typography against dark text.
Questions about #d7be9f
What is #d7be9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d7be9f is rgb(215, 190, 159), in HSL hsl(33, 41%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 26%, 16%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d7be9f in a design?
Is #d7be9f a warm or cool color tone?
#d7be9f is distinctly warm, carrying the earthy, sun-baked undertones of desert sand and parchment paper. Its high level of desaturation makes it a versatile neutral that lacks the aggressive vibrancy of pure yellows or oranges, allowing it to blend seamlessly into neutral palettes.
Is #d7be9f readable on white or black?
#d7be9f has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.75:1 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.