#D9BF8C Hex Color
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#d9bf8c is a light, muted beige-yellow with dusty golden undertones and a soft, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a gentle, warm mood suited to spring palettes, interiors, cosmetics, and luxury packaging. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or deep navy accents; black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #d9bf8c.
Questions about #d9bf8c
What is #d9bf8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9bf8c is rgb(217, 191, 140), in HSL hsl(40, 50%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 35%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9bf8c?
Does #d9bf8c read as warm or cool?
#d9bf8c reads as a warm, muted beige-yellow because its yellow and dusty golden undertones add gentle warmth without the brightness of a saturated gold. It feels softer and more understated than a clear yellow.
Is #d9bf8c readable on white or black?
#d9bf8c has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.78:1 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.