#DA8C5A Hex Color

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This mellow orange is a muted, pastel shade with warmth that leans toward autumn tones. Because it reads clearly against black text, it functions well for readable, accessible UI backgrounds. For a sophisticated balance, pair #da8c5a with charcoal gray or a deep teal to keep it from looking too flat. The hex code for this soft orange is #da8c5a.

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What is #da8c5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #da8c5a is rgb(218, 140, 90), in HSL hsl(23, 63%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 59%, 15%.

What colors pair best with #da8c5a for a balanced UI?

#da8c5a functions best when anchored by dark, grounding neutrals like charcoal or navy. These darker colors provide the necessary contrast to make the text pop, while deep teal accents can introduce a sophisticated, complementary tension that prevents the orange from feeling flat.

Is #da8c5a readable on white or black?

#da8c5a has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.87:1 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.

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