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#D4B898 color code is #D4B898. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #d4b898.

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#D4B898 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #D4B898 is 0.5055. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.89:1 against white and 11.11:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#D4B898 on white1.89:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#D4B898 on black11.11:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #D4B8981.89:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #D4B89811.11:1AAA

#D4B898 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #D4B898?+
The hex code for #D4B898 is #D4B898. In RGB it's rgb(212, 184, 152), and in HSL it's hsl(32, 41%, 71%).
What is the RGB value of #D4B898?+
#D4B898 in RGB is (212, 184, 152). Written in CSS: rgb(212, 184, 152).
What is the CMYK value of #D4B898?+
#D4B898 converts to CMYK(0%, 13%, 28%, 17%) for print. Hex equivalent is #D4B898.
Is #d4b898 a warm or cool color?+
#D4B898 (#D4B898) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 32° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #d4b898 belong to?+
#D4B898 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 32°, 41%, 71% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #d4b898 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#D4B898 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.89:1 — 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 #d4b898?+
The nearest Pantone match for #D4B898 (#D4B898) is 481 C Pantone 481 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #D4B898 in design

Practical guidance for using #d4b898 (#D4B898) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#D4B898 (#D4B898) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #D4B898 (#D4B898) 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

#D4B898 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 — #d4b898 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

#D4B898 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 #D4B898

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #d4b898 (#D4B898). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel Beige