#DAA059 Hex Color
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This muted, golden-orange brings a friendly warmth to UI backgrounds or editorial layouts. With high contrast against black text, #daa059 works well for readable body copy, though it can feel overwhelming if used as a primary saturation. Pair it with deep charcoals or navy for a grounded look. If you are learning how to make orange shades like this, remember that desaturating the pigment is essential for a balanced result.
Questions about #daa059
What is #daa059 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #daa059 is rgb(218, 160, 89), in HSL hsl(33, 64%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 59%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #daa059?
Is #daa059 readable on white or black?
#daa059 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.15:1 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.