#DAA389 Hex Color
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A dusty, tinted orange with a soft clay feel. #daa389 stays mellow even at large sizes, thanks to its low saturation and warm undertone. It reads gentle next to cream or sage, and pairs best with deep teal or charcoal rather than stark white. The hex code #daa389 works well as a calm background in spring and baby-themed designs, and black text on it passes contrast for body copy.
Questions about #daa389
What is #daa389 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #daa389 is rgb(218, 163, 137), in HSL hsl(19, 52%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 37%, 15%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #daa389?
Deep teal and charcoal make #daa389 feel grounded, while cream and sage keep it soft. Skip stark white, which washes out its dusty warmth.
Is #daa389 a warm or cool color?
#daa389 reads warm. Its muted orange base carries a soft clay undertone, giving it an earthy, gentle character rather than a bright one.
Is #daa389 readable on white or black?
#daa389 has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.58:1 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.