#D59E84 Hex Color
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Soft pastel orange with a dusty, warm cast. The hex code #d59e84 reads mellow rather than bright, so it works as a calm background or supporting tone in spring and baby-themed palettes. Its muted peach sits close to pink, see what colors make pink for related blends. Black text passes contrast at about 9.1:1, and deep teal or charcoal accents keep it from going flat.
Questions about #d59e84
What is #d59e84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d59e84 is rgb(213, 158, 132), in HSL hsl(19, 49%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 38%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d59e84?
#d59e84 pairs well with deep teal, charcoal, and muted plum, which give its muted warmth real contrast. Cream and sage keep the palette soft, but too many pale neutrals can wash the orange out.
Is #d59e84 readable on white or black?
#d59e84 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.05:1 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.