#D8B689 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty orange carries a soft, mellow warmth that works well as a grounding neutral. Because it lacks high saturation, it avoids feeling aggressive, making it an excellent choice for calm, minimal backgrounds. Use the hex code #d8b689 alongside deep forest greens or charcoal grays to prevent it from looking washed out. It provides enough contrast to ensure black text remains readable in UI designs.
Questions about #d8b689
What is #d8b689 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8b689 is rgb(216, 182, 137), in HSL hsl(34, 50%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 37%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #d8b689?
This shade works best when paired with deep, high-contrast tones that prevent it from washing out on screen. Combine it with charcoal for clean typography or forest green to emphasize its earthy, natural, and grounded undertones.
Is #d8b689 readable on white or black?
#d8b689 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.97:1 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.