#D2B48C
- Brightness
- 185.6
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 34°, 44%, 69%
- HSV V %
- 82%
- Lab
- 75.0, 5.0, 24.4
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 14%, 33%, 18%
- PNG size
- 6.5 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, soft warm hue
Black text
10.65:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
1.97:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (10.65:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #D2B48C
Common Name: Tan / Beige / Camel
RGB: ~210, 180, 140
HSL: ~34°, ~44%, ~69%
Contrast vs White: 3.0:1 — Fails AA
Contrast vs Black: 10.7:1 — Passes AA
Color Mood:
Grounded, familiar, and steady — #D2B48C projects a mellow, natural vibe that’s often associated with landscapes, tradition, and reliability. Popular in design settings where subtle warmth and neutrality are key, this tone walks a fine line between organic minimalism and nostalgic comfort.
Close Named Matches:
- RAL 1001 – Beige (#D2B48C) — Exact Match ✅
- Behr PPH-10 – Creamy Nougat (#D4B58D) ΔE=0.60
- Dutch Boy DB162-3 – Chateau Stone (#D4B48D) ΔE=0.96
- Sikkens 5051 F3.20.67 (#CFB48C) ΔE=1.28
- Pantone CMYK P 19-1 C (#D4B48A) ΔE=1.42
- Why Designers Use It.
This shade sits in a strategic space where tradition meets quiet modernity — making it a go-to for interior designers, product packaging, and brand identity systems needing a soft earth tone without the heaviness of browns. It's often tied to natural elements like sand, stone, and aged paper, which explains its popularity in organic cosmetics, textiles, and rustic-themed materials.
In architecture, #D2B48C is part of historical and regional palettes across the Middle East and Mediterranean, where sandstone and clay dominate the vernacular. Its grounding effect makes it a favorite in education spaces and public institutions, while fashion and upholstery fabrics lean on it to channel a quiet, vintage luxe.
Industrially, this tone is favored in powder coatings and drylac finishes (like Tiger 038/15005) for both durability and warmth, commonly found on office furniture, lighting fixtures, and even railings. As a standard (RAL 1001), its precision and accessibility make it a frequent pick for manufacturers needing consistency across production batches — from kitchen cabinets to cruise line interiors.
It isn’t exactly “trendy” in a flashy sense — more of a quiet cornerstone. Always present, seldom headline. That said, it cycles back into popularity in design movements like Japandi, desert minimalism, and vintage revival where warmth and restraint take center stage.