#DA9956 Hex Color

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Mellow and warm, this muted orange contains earthy tan undertones that work well for background surfaces. Because black text maintains a sharp 8.7:1 contrast ratio against it, accessibility is simple to manage. The hex code is #da9956. Designers should treat it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant color, pairing it with dark charcoal or deep navy to anchor the lighter hue.

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What is #da9956 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #da9956 is rgb(218, 153, 86), in HSL hsl(30, 64%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 61%, 15%.

What colors pair best with #da9956?

Deep neutrals like charcoal or navy create the most professional balance, allowing the warmth of #da9956 to shine without overpowering your design. These dark tones ground the lighter orange hue effectively, ensuring your layout feels cohesive and accessible for modern digital interfaces.

Is #da9956 readable on white or black?

#da9956 has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.67:1 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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