#D9B998 Hex Color
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#d9b998 is a light, dusty orange with low saturation, soft beige undertones, and a warm, mellow finish. Its delicate tone suits spring layouts, baby products, food packaging, and open-space interiors. Use it as a dominant background with black text for strong readability, while deeper brown or muted navy adds structure. The hex code is #d9b998.
Questions about #d9b998
What is #d9b998 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9b998 is rgb(217, 185, 152), in HSL hsl(30, 46%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 30%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9b998?
Is #d9b998 readable on white or black?
#d9b998 has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.34:1 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.