Color swatch image showing #D1BE9C with RGB(209,190,156) values
Color swatch image showing #D1BE9C with RGB(209,190,156) values

#D1BE9C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D1BE9C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D1BE9C Color Information

#D1BE9C RGB value is (209, 190, 156). The hex color red value is 209, green is 190, and blue is 156. Its HSL format shows a hue of 38°, saturation of 37 percent, and lightness of 72 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 9 percent, 25 percent, 18 percent.

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#D1BE9C Color Meaning

Color #D1BE9C conveys earthy stability, warmth, and subtle sophistication. #D1BE9C medium beige shade evokes natural textures, grounded presence, and mental ease. Psychologically, color #D1BE9C supports focus, measured reflection, and emotional calm, ideal for calm workspaces or restful environments. Culturally, color #D1BE9C represents harvest, reliability, and understated elegance in Western traditions. Eastern perspectives associate #D1BE9C with grounding, earth energy, and gentle nurturance. Fengshui encourages its use to balance heavier tones, stabilize energy, and enhance comfort. Spiritually, #D1BE9C links to the solar plexus chakra, providing grounded confidence and steady vitality. In art and design, color #D1BE9C functions as a supportive neutral, complementing deeper browns, muted greens, and accent colors. #D1BE9C appears in furniture, natural textiles, and background elements that require warmth without overwhelming the palette.

Color Conversion

Convert #D1BE9C across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#D1BE9C
RGB
rgb(209, 190, 156)
HSL
hsl(38°, 37%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 9%, 25%, 18%)
HSV
hsv(38°, 25%, 82%)
XYZ
50.7087 52.7825 38.9679
Yxy
52.7825 0.3560 0.3705
Hunter Lab
72.6516 0.3651 3.9624
CIE-Lab
77.7464 1.4460 19.6348

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red209 / 255 (82%)
82%
Green190 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue156 / 255 (61%)
61%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta9 / 100 (9%)
Yellow25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Key (Black)18 / 100 (18%)
18%

Color Variations

#D1BE9C harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#D1BE9C harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #D1BE9C for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#D1BE9C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D1BE9C appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#D1BE9C

protanopia

#c9c9a4

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D1BE9C;

Text Color

color: #D1BE9C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D1BE9C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D1BE9C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D1BE9C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D1BE9C 0%, #917443 100%);

#D1BE9C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D1BE9C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.