#D8C5B9 Hex Color
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A pale, muted orange, #d8c5b9 carries gray and beige undertones for a faded, airy appearance. Its delicate warmth suits minimalist backgrounds, food packaging, autumn themes, and youth-focused branding. Use it as a light supporting tone with deep brown or charcoal; black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #d8c5b9.
Questions about #d8c5b9
What is #d8c5b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8c5b9 is rgb(216, 197, 185), in HSL hsl(23, 28%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 14%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d8c5b9?
Is #d8c5b9 warm or cool?
#d8c5b9 reads as a warm, muted orange because its beige base carries a gentle red-yellow bias, while gray undertones soften the saturation. It feels airy rather than bright, making it suitable for calm backgrounds, natural packaging, and understated autumn palettes.
Is #d8c5b9 readable on white or black?
#d8c5b9 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.60:1 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.