#D89C5D Hex Color
Mellow orange balanced by soft clay warmth
This mellow, unsaturated orange sits comfortably between peach and clay. Because it lacks high chroma, #d89c5d works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or navy blue to ground its playful, youthful energy. While it offers excellent contrast for black text, use it sparingly to avoid a muddy appearance in large layouts. The hex code for this shade is #d89c5d.
Questions about #d89c5d
What is #d89c5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d89c5d is rgb(216, 156, 93), in HSL hsl(31, 61%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 57%, 15%.
What colors pair effectively with #d89c5d?
Is #d89c5d suitable for large-scale backgrounds or text?
Because of its muted, unsaturated nature, #d89c5d creates a comfortable background for wellness-focused branding but can appear muddy if used too liberally. Always pair it with high-contrast, dark typography to maintain legibility and ensure your text stands out clearly against the page.
Is #d89c5d readable on white or black?
#d89c5d has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.83:1 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.