#D0AC97 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Unglazed clay comes close to #d0ac97, a dusty pastel orange with rosy, tan undertones. The hex code reads warm but muted, so it works best as a dominant base in spring themes, packaging, or soft UI backgrounds. Deep teal accents give it edge. Black text stays readable on it, with contrast near 10:1.
Questions about #d0ac97
What is #d0ac97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d0ac97 is rgb(208, 172, 151), in HSL hsl(22, 38%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 27%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d0ac97?
Deep teal and charcoal give #d0ac97 the most contrast, since its muted warmth needs a darker counterweight. Cream and soft browns make gentler, tonal combinations.
Can #d0ac97 work as a text background?
Yes, with dark type. Black text on #d0ac97 reaches roughly 10:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small body text. White text falls short, so keep light type off it.
Is #d0ac97 readable on white or black?
#d0ac97 has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.02:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.