#DBC8B0 Hex Color
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#dbc8b0 is a pale, low-saturation orange-beige with soft tan and gray undertones. Its light, faded quality suggests cleanliness, warmth, and open space, making it useful for interiors, cosmetics, food packaging, and minimalist backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or dark brown text; black text reaches about 12.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #dbc8b0.
Questions about #dbc8b0
What is #dbc8b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbc8b0 is rgb(219, 200, 176), in HSL hsl(33, 37%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 20%, 14%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dbc8b0?
#dbc8b0 pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, terracotta, muted olive, and warm neutrals, adding definition while preserving its calm beige base in interiors, interfaces, packaging, and editorial layouts without adding visual noise. Use darker pairings for text and stronger accents.
Does #dbc8b0 read as warm or cool?
#dbc8b0 reads as warm because its pale orange-beige base and soft tan undertones outweigh the slight gray cast, creating a gentle, sunlit neutral rather than a crisp, cool gray or blue-based beige.
Is #dbc8b0 readable on white or black?
#dbc8b0 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.90:1 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.