#D9CBA4 Hex Color
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Soft and muted, #d9cba4 is a pale beige with gentle yellow undertones and a warm, faded finish. Its low saturation creates an airy, peaceful mood for interiors, spring branding, cosmetics, and spacious backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with dark brown or charcoal accents. Its hex code is #d9cba4, and black text reads clearly at about 13.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #d9cba4
What is #d9cba4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9cba4 is rgb(217, 203, 164), in HSL hsl(44, 41%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 24%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9cba4?
#d9cba4 pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, terracotta, and muted sage accents, which ground its pale warmth without overwhelming it while adding contrast and earthy character to calm, balanced layouts. Use the beige as a dominant background and reserve darker tones for text, borders, or key details.
Is #d9cba4 a warm or cool color?
#d9cba4 reads as a warm color because its pale beige base carries gentle yellow undertones, while its low saturation keeps that warmth understated and gives interiors, cosmetics, and branding a faded, peaceful appearance.
Is #d9cba4 readable on white or black?
#d9cba4 has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.02:1 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.