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#D1C589 color code is #D1C589. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #d1c589.

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#D1C589 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #D1C589 is 0.5529. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.74:1 against white and 12.06:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#D1C589 on white1.74:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#D1C589 on black12.06:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #D1C5891.74:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #D1C58912.06:1AAA

#D1C589 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #D1C589?+
The hex code for #D1C589 is #D1C589. In RGB it's rgb(209, 197, 137), and in HSL it's hsl(50, 44%, 68%).
What is the RGB value of #D1C589?+
#D1C589 in RGB is (209, 197, 137). Written in CSS: rgb(209, 197, 137).
What is the CMYK value of #D1C589?+
#D1C589 converts to CMYK(0%, 6%, 34%, 18%) for print. Hex equivalent is #D1C589.
Is #d1c589 a warm or cool color?+
#D1C589 (#D1C589) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 50° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #d1c589 belong to?+
#D1C589 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 50°, 44%, 68% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #d1c589 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#D1C589 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.74:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #d1c589?+
The nearest Pantone match for #D1C589 (#D1C589) is 3065 C Soft Gold, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #D1C589 in design

Practical guidance for using #d1c589 (#D1C589) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#D1C589 (#D1C589) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #D1C589 (#D1C589) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#D1C589 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #d1c589 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#D1C589 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #D1C589

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #d1c589 (#D1C589). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel Beige