#DAB296 Hex Color
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#dab296 is a dusty pastel orange with soft tan undertones. Its very low saturation keeps it mellow, so it reads gentle rather than loud. It shines as a dominant background base in spring themes, packaging, and youth branding. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at roughly 10.8:1 contrast. For a pairing that holds up, try deep teal or espresso brown instead of more neutrals.
Questions about #dab296
What is #dab296 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dab296 is rgb(218, 178, 150), in HSL hsl(25, 48%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 31%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #dab296?
Deep teal makes #dab296 read warmer and richer, while charcoal keeps it grounded in text-heavy layouts. Espresso brown and muted sage also suit its earthy, low-saturation character. Skip bright whites, which can wash it out.
Is #dab296 readable on white or black?
#dab296 has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.78:1 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.