#D9B99B Hex Color
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A light, muted orange with warm beige and soft gray undertones, #d9b99b feels gentle and airy. Its low saturation suits spring layouts, baby products, food packaging, and minimalist interiors. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which reaches about 11.4:1 contrast, then add dark teal for definition. The hex code for this shade is #d9b99b.
Questions about #d9b99b
What is #d9b99b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9b99b is rgb(217, 185, 155), in HSL hsl(29, 45%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 29%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9b99b?
#d9b99b pairs well with dark teal for crisp definition, while terracotta, sage, or cream create warmer, softer palettes; a deeper accent balances its light, muted orange and keeps the overall scheme grounded.
Is #d9b99b warm or cool?
#d9b99b reads as a warm, muted orange-beige because its orange base is softened by beige and gray undertones, giving it a gentle glow without the visual intensity of a bright orange or strongly yellow tan.
Is #d9b99b readable on white or black?
#d9b99b has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.36:1 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.