#D9BBA1 Hex Color

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This dusty, unsaturated orange feels airy and delicate. It functions best as a neutral background or a supporting tone for spring-inspired palettes, as it can appear washed out against pure white. The hex code #d9bba1 offers strong accessibility for black text, making it a functional choice for clean, minimal UI designs. Pair it with deep charcoals to avoid a muddy appearance.

Questions about #d9bba1

What is #d9bba1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9bba1 is rgb(217, 187, 161), in HSL hsl(28, 42%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 26%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #d9bba1?
This color pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or matte black to prevent a washed-out appearance. Because #d9bba1 is naturally unsaturated, it also benefits from accents of muted sage or soft terracotta to maintain a cohesive, earthy aesthetic.
Is #d9bba1 readable on white or black?
#d9bba1 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.57:1 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.