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#D3B8A7 color code is #D3B8A7. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #d3b8a7.

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#D3B8A7 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #D3B8A7 is 0.5092. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.88:1 against white and 11.18:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#D3B8A7 on white1.88:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#D3B8A7 on black11.18:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #D3B8A71.88:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #D3B8A711.18:1AAA

#D3B8A7 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #D3B8A7?+
The hex code for #D3B8A7 is #D3B8A7. In RGB it's rgb(211, 184, 167), and in HSL it's hsl(23, 33%, 74%).
What is the RGB value of #D3B8A7?+
#D3B8A7 in RGB is (211, 184, 167). Written in CSS: rgb(211, 184, 167).
What is the CMYK value of #D3B8A7?+
#D3B8A7 converts to CMYK(0%, 13%, 21%, 17%) for print. Hex equivalent is #D3B8A7.
Is #d3b8a7 a warm or cool color?+
#D3B8A7 (#D3B8A7) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 23° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #d3b8a7 belong to?+
#D3B8A7 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 23°, 33%, 74% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #d3b8a7 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#D3B8A7 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.88:1 — 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 #d3b8a7?+
The nearest Pantone match for #D3B8A7 (#D3B8A7) is 4005 C Sand Beige, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #D3B8A7 in design

Practical guidance for using #d3b8a7 (#D3B8A7) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#D3B8A7 (#D3B8A7) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #D3B8A7 (#D3B8A7) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange 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

#D3B8A7 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 — #d3b8a7 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

#D3B8A7 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 #D3B8A7

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #d3b8a7 (#D3B8A7). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel Beige