#DA8847 Hex Color
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Closer to terracotta than bright tangerine, pastel orange (hex code #da8847) carries a dusty, sun-baked warmth. Its muted saturation keeps things mellow, which suits autumn themes and youth branding. Black text reads clearly on it at about 7.6:1, so it holds up as a background. Next to white it fades a little, so lean on darker neutrals for contrast.
Questions about #da8847
What is #da8847 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #da8847 is rgb(218, 136, 71), in HSL hsl(27, 67%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 67%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #da8847?
Deep teal and navy sharpen #da8847 without clashing with its warmth. Cream and muted olive make a softer, earthier palette. Avoid thin white borders, which can make the orange look pale by comparison.
Is #da8847 readable on white or black?
#da8847 has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.59:1 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.