#D7C09F Hex Color
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#d7c09f is a pale, heavily muted orange-beige with warm yellow and faint gray undertones. Its lightness and low saturation create a soft, airy feel suited to backgrounds, interiors, cosmetics, and understated packaging. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal text or richer terracotta accents. The hex code #d7c09f supports black body text with about 11.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #d7c09f
What is #d7c09f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d7c09f is rgb(215, 192, 159), in HSL hsl(35, 41%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 26%, 16%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d7c09f?
The warm, muted undertone of #d7c09f pairs well with charcoal for readable text and terracotta or dusty olive accents, creating contrast without making spacious layouts feel harsh or overly busy.
Is #d7c09f suitable for body-text backgrounds?
#d7c09f is suitable for body-text backgrounds with black text, reaching about an 11.9:1 contrast ratio that exceeds WCAG AA's 4.5:1 requirement for normal text at standard reading sizes and weights. White text has weak contrast here and should not be used for essential content.
Is #d7c09f readable on white or black?
#d7c09f has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.92:1 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.