#DA946C Hex Color
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A soft, muted orange, #da946c blends warm peach and subtle brown undertones with moderate lightness. Its gentle character suits spring palettes, baby products, food packaging, youth branding, and autumn designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or cream, since white text lacks contrast. The hex code #da946c supports clear black text for accessible layouts.
Questions about #da946c
What is #da946c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #da946c is rgb(218, 148, 108), in HSL hsl(22, 60%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 50%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #da946c?
#da946c pairs well with deep navy, cream, and muted brown, which balance its warm peach-orange base without making the palette feel harsh. Use navy for stronger contrast, cream for a softer look, and muted greens for an earthy accent.
What mood does #da946c create, and where does it work well?
#da946c reads as a warm, gentle orange with peach and subtle brown undertones, making it a natural fit for spring themes, baby products, food packaging, youth branding, and softened autumn palettes.
Is #da946c readable on white or black?
#da946c has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.43:1 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.