#D8B6A3 Hex Color
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Reach for #d8b6a3 when a layout needs a soft, dusty peach base. The hex code reads warm but muted, closer to pale clay than true orange, so it works best as a dominant background with darker type and one sharp accent. Black text hits about 11.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Skip it for fine detail; it goes muddy when scaled down.
Questions about #d8b6a3
What is #d8b6a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8b6a3 is rgb(216, 182, 163), in HSL hsl(22, 40%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 25%, 15%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d8b6a3?
Deep teal and charcoal give #d8b6a3 the contrast it lacks on its own, while terracotta keeps the palette warm and cohesive. Skip pale creams nearby, since they wash this light shade out.
Is #d8b6a3 readable on white or black?
#d8b6a3 has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.13:1 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.