#DAAD81 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated orange feels mellow and approachable. Because of its desaturated, earthy quality, #daad81 functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or muted teals to ground its warmth. With high contrast against black text, the hex code #daad81 offers excellent legibility, making it a practical choice for UI elements and accessible typography.
Questions about #daad81
What is #daad81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #daad81 is rgb(218, 173, 129), in HSL hsl(30, 55%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 41%, 15%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
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Is #daad81 readable on white or black?
#daad81 has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.27:1 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.