#D59B7A Hex Color
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Muted and lightly dusty, #d59b7a is a pastel orange with terracotta undertones. It reads mellow rather than loud, which suits spring layouts, packaging, and youth branding. Use it as a background with black text; contrast hits about 8.8:1, well past AA for body copy. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal to sharpen its warmth.
Questions about #d59b7a
What is #d59b7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d59b7a is rgb(213, 155, 122), in HSL hsl(22, 52%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 43%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d59b7a?
Deep teal and charcoal make #d59b7a feel warmer and more grounded, while navy gives it a crisp, playful edge. For softer palettes, try muted sage or warm cream.
Is #d59b7a readable on white or black?
#d59b7a has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.79:1 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.