#DA9A84 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, pastel terracotta offers a warm and mellow presence. Because it is desaturated, #da9a84 functions best as a supporting tone or background rather than a vibrant main attraction. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays to create modern, professional contrast. Since black text provides a high 8.9:1 contrast ratio, this hex code remains legible even when used for smaller UI text elements.
Questions about #da9a84
What is #da9a84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #da9a84 is rgb(218, 154, 132), in HSL hsl(15, 54%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 39%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #da9a84?
This pastel terracotta pairs effectively with deep charcoal or dark slate grays to create a clean, modern aesthetic. The desaturated nature of #da9a84 allows it to act as a neutral base that anchors bolder design choices without feeling too vibrant.
Is #da9a84 suitable for UI text or backgrounds?
The hex color #da9a84 offers strong contrast against standard black text, achieving a high 8.9:1 ratio. This makes it a reliable choice for UI components and smaller text elements where maintaining professional readability is the primary design requirement.
Is #da9a84 readable on white or black?
#da9a84 has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.93:1 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.