#DCBC9E Hex Color
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A light, dusty orange with beige undertones, #dcbc9e has a soft, pastel quality that feels gentle and airy. Its low saturation suits minimalist backgrounds, baby products, spring branding, and open layouts. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or dark brown text; black text reaches about 11.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #dcbc9e.
Questions about #dcbc9e
What is #dcbc9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dcbc9e is rgb(220, 188, 158), in HSL hsl(29, 47%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 28%, 14%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dcbc9e?
Does #dcbc9e look warm or cool?
#dcbc9e reads as a warm, light dusty orange because its beige undertones soften the orange while retaining a sunlit feel. Its low saturation keeps that warmth gentle rather than bright, making it comfortable for spacious, understated layouts.
Is #dcbc9e readable on white or black?
#dcbc9e has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.73:1 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.