#DAA46F Hex Color
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#daa46f is a warm, unsaturated orange with a mellow, pastel character. It functions well as a balanced background color because black text remains highly legible against it. Designers often pair this shade with deep blues or charcoal to anchor its brightness. When learning what colors make gray, this hex code provides a useful example of a desaturated, approachable tone for modern web interfaces.
Questions about #daa46f
What is #daa46f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #daa46f is rgb(218, 164, 111), in HSL hsl(30, 59%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 49%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #daa46f for design layouts?
Is #daa46f suitable for use as a background color?
Yes, #daa46f functions as an excellent background because its unsaturated, pastel quality provides warmth without overwhelming the viewer. Black or very dark gray text layered on top creates sufficient contrast to keep your interface accessible and easy to read.
Is #daa46f readable on white or black?
#daa46f has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.52:1 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.