#D9B9A5 Hex Color

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#d9b9a5 is a light, heavily muted orange with dusty rose and beige undertones. Its soft, airy character suits baby products, spring branding, minimal interiors, and autumn packaging. Use it as a generous background or supporting tone with charcoal, where black text remains highly readable. The hex code #d9b9a5 brings gentle warmth without feeling bright or loud.

Questions about #d9b9a5

What is #d9b9a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9b9a5 is rgb(217, 185, 165), in HSL hsl(23, 41%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 24%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9b9a5?
#d9b9a5 pairs well with charcoal, warm white, muted sage, and terracotta, creating balanced palettes that reinforce its dusty warmth without making the design feel bright, overly sweet, or flat in use.
Is #d9b9a5 readable on white or black?
#d9b9a5 has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.43:1 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.