#D4A79C

#D4A79C

Overview

#D4A79C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 212, 167, 156, in HSL 11.8°, 39.4%, 72.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 21.2%, 26.4%, 16.9%. The nearest named color is rosybrown 3.

On this page

Color Values

HEX

#D4A79C

RGB

212, 167, 156

HSL

11.8, 39.4%, 72.2%

HSV

11.8, 26.4%, 83.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 21.2%, 26.4%, 16.9%

OKLCH

0.7664 0.0557 34.1

Properties

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #D4A79C;
color: #D4A79C;
border-color: #D4A79C;
Nearest Tailwind: Red 200 #FECACA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.14:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

9.81:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Compare With

Related Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D4A79C?

RGB(212, 167, 156) · HSL(11.8, 39.4%, 72.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 21.2%, 26.4%, 16.9%)

Does #D4A79C meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.14:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #D4A79C?

Use 000000 text on a #D4A79C background; contrast on black is 9.81:1.