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#DBB9A4 color code is #DBB9A4. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #dbb9a4.

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#DBB9A4 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DBB9A4 is 0.5244. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.83:1 against white and 11.49:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DBB9A4 on white1.83:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DBB9A4 on black11.49:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DBB9A41.83:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DBB9A411.49:1AAA

#DBB9A4 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DBB9A4?+
The hex code for #DBB9A4 is #DBB9A4. In RGB it's rgb(219, 185, 164), and in HSL it's hsl(23, 43%, 75%).
What is the RGB value of #DBB9A4?+
#DBB9A4 in RGB is (219, 185, 164). Written in CSS: rgb(219, 185, 164).
What is the CMYK value of #DBB9A4?+
#DBB9A4 converts to CMYK(0%, 16%, 25%, 14%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DBB9A4.
Is #dbb9a4 a warm or cool color?+
#DBB9A4 (#DBB9A4) 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 #dbb9a4 belong to?+
#DBB9A4 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 23°, 43%, 75% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #dbb9a4 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DBB9A4 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.83:1 — 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 #dbb9a4?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DBB9A4 (#DBB9A4) is 4005 C Sand Beige, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DBB9A4 in design

Practical guidance for using #dbb9a4 (#DBB9A4) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DBB9A4 (#DBB9A4) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #DBB9A4 (#DBB9A4) 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

#DBB9A4 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 — #dbb9a4 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

#DBB9A4 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 #DBB9A4

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #dbb9a4 (#DBB9A4). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel Beige