#DB8246 Hex Color
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This muted, approachable orange carries a gentle warmth that avoids being overly aggressive. Because it offers high readability with black text, #db8246 functions well as a reliable background for small body type or navigation elements. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal grays to ground its energetic, autumn-inspired mood. Use this hex code as a warm accent rather than a dominant base to prevent large blocks from appearing flat.
Questions about #db8246
What is #db8246 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db8246 is rgb(219, 130, 70), in HSL hsl(24, 67%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 68%, 14%.
What colors pair best with #db8246?
Deep charcoal or dark espresso grays provide the best contrast for #db8246, grounding its warm energy without clashing. Avoid pairing it with high-saturation neons, as they overwhelm the gentle, muted character of this specific orange shade.
Is #db8246 a good choice for text backgrounds?
Yes, #db8246 works as a reliable background for navigation or smaller UI elements because it offers high readability with black text. However, avoid using it for large solid blocks, as the color may appear flat or muddy when scaled up.
Is #db8246 readable on white or black?
#db8246 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.29:1 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.