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#D7AA9D color code is #D7AA9D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #d7aa9d.

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#D7AA9D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #D7AA9D is 0.4563. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.07:1 against white and 10.13:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#D7AA9D on white2.07:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#D7AA9D on black10.13:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #D7AA9D2.07:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #D7AA9D10.13:1AAA

#D7AA9D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #D7AA9D?+
The hex code for #D7AA9D is #D7AA9D. In RGB it's rgb(215, 170, 157), and in HSL it's hsl(13, 42%, 73%).
What is the RGB value of #D7AA9D?+
#D7AA9D in RGB is (215, 170, 157). Written in CSS: rgb(215, 170, 157).
What is the CMYK value of #D7AA9D?+
#D7AA9D converts to CMYK(0%, 21%, 27%, 16%) for print. Hex equivalent is #D7AA9D.
Is #d7aa9d a warm or cool color?+
#D7AA9D (#D7AA9D) is a warm red — its hue sits at 13° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #d7aa9d belong to?+
#D7AA9D belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 13°, 42%, 73% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #d7aa9d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#D7AA9D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.07:1 — 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 #d7aa9d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #D7AA9D (#D7AA9D) is 15-1614 Dusty Rose, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #D7AA9D in design

Practical guidance for using #d7aa9d (#D7AA9D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#D7AA9D (#D7AA9D) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #D7AA9D (#D7AA9D) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red 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

#D7AA9D 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 — #d7aa9d 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

#D7AA9D 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 #D7AA9D

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #d7aa9d (#D7AA9D). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel Beige