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#DBD1BD color code is #DBD1BD. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #dbd1bd.

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#DBD1BD Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DBD1BD is 0.6434. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.51:1 against white and 13.87:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DBD1BD on white1.51:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DBD1BD on black13.87:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DBD1BD1.51:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DBD1BD13.87:1AAA

#DBD1BD — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DBD1BD?+
The hex code for #DBD1BD is #DBD1BD. In RGB it's rgb(219, 209, 189), and in HSL it's hsl(40, 29%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #DBD1BD?+
#DBD1BD in RGB is (219, 209, 189). Written in CSS: rgb(219, 209, 189).
What is the CMYK value of #DBD1BD?+
#DBD1BD converts to CMYK(0%, 5%, 14%, 14%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DBD1BD.
Is #dbd1bd a warm or cool color?+
#DBD1BD (#DBD1BD) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 40° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #dbd1bd belong to?+
#DBD1BD belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 40°, 29%, 80% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #dbd1bd accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DBD1BD on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.51:1 — 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 #dbd1bd?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DBD1BD (#DBD1BD) is 13-0002 Sand Dollar, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DBD1BD in design

Practical guidance for using #dbd1bd (#DBD1BD) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DBD1BD (#DBD1BD) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #DBD1BD (#DBD1BD) reads as considered and grown-up and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#DBD1BD 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 — #dbd1bd 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

#DBD1BD is an excellent wall, ceiling, or large-surface color — its low saturation reads as calm and timeless without dating the room. Pairs well with warm wood, brushed brass, and natural fibers (linen, jute, wool). Avoid using it as a single accent against louder colors; it works best as the dominant "envelope" of a room, with one or two saturated accent pieces.