#D9BFAE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D9BFAE?

RGB(217, 191, 174), HSL(23.7, 36.1%, 76.7%), CMYK(0.0%, 12.0%, 19.8%, 14.9%).

Q: Does #D9BFAE meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.75:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#D9BFAE is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 217, 191, 174, in HSL 23.7°, 36.1%, 76.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 12.0%, 19.8%, 14.9%. The nearest named color is bisque 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#D9BFAE

RGB

217, 191, 174

HSL

23.7, 36.1%, 76.7%

HSV

23.7, 19.8%, 85.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 12.0%, 19.8%, 14.9%

OKLCH

0.8222 0.0378 55.3

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: bisque 3

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.