#DA9438 Hex Color
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#da9438 is a warm, mellow orange with moderate saturation and a grounded golden-brown undertone. Its medium lightness suggests optimism and adventure without the glare of a brighter orange. The hex code #da9438 suits food packaging, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and youth branding, while black text remains highly readable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #da9438
What is #da9438 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #da9438 is rgb(218, 148, 56), in HSL hsl(34, 69%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 74%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #da9438?
Where does #da9438 work best in a palette?
#da9438 works best as a supporting tone or focused accent in food packaging, sports graphics, construction safety materials, and autumn campaigns, where its medium lightness adds warmth without overwhelming nearby colors.
Is #da9438 readable on white or black?
#da9438 has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.27:1 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.