#D9C09D Hex Color
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The hex code #d9c09d is a pale, heavily muted orange-beige with warm tan undertones and a softly faded finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a gentle, airy feel, while its lightness suits spacious backgrounds, interiors, cosmetic packaging, and seasonal themes. Use it as a dominant base with black text, which reaches about 12.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #d9c09d
What is #d9c09d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9c09d is rgb(217, 192, 157), in HSL hsl(35, 44%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 28%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9c09d?
The hex code #d9c09d pairs well with charcoal, muted green, and dusty blue because its pale, warm base benefits from darker or cooler contrast in both print and screen layouts. Use charcoal for readable type, then reserve softer hues for buttons, borders, illustrations, or small accents.
Where does #d9c09d work best in a design?
Use #d9c09d as a dominant background or supporting neutral in spacious layouts, wellness branding, baby products, interiors, and luxury packaging, where its pale, warm, low-saturation finish leaves room for imagery and darker type. Pale details can disappear when placed beside white.
Is #d9c09d readable on white or black?
#d9c09d has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.97:1 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.