#DB774E Hex Color
A Softer Take on Orange
Not a loud safety orange, #db774e is a muted terracotta shade with soft, earthy warmth. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, though it can turn muddy in large fields. Use it as an accent against deep teal, or in autumn and food branding. The hex code #db774e holds black text at about 6.8:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body copy. See what colors make orange for mixing basics.
Questions about #db774e
What is #db774e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db774e is rgb(219, 119, 78), in HSL hsl(17, 66%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 64%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db774e?
Is #db774e readable on white or black?
#db774e has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.