#DB8D4B Hex Color
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Soft and mellow, #db8d4b is a pastel-leaning warm orange with earthy brown and golden undertones. Its gentle saturation suits autumn branding, food packaging, youth campaigns, and spring-inspired layouts without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream, rather than a full-page background. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #db8d4b.
Questions about #db8d4b
What is #db8d4b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db8d4b is rgb(219, 141, 75), in HSL hsl(27, 67%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 66%, 14%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #db8d4b?
Pair #db8d4b with navy for stronger contrast, cream for a softer look, or deep brown for an earthy palette; these combinations balance its warm orange base in branding, packaging, and accent areas.
Is #db8d4b warm or cool?
#db8d4b reads as a warm, pastel-leaning orange because its golden and brown undertones soften the hue, making it suitable for autumn palettes, food packaging, welcoming campaigns, and spring layouts that need a gentle accent.
Is #db8d4b readable on white or black?
#db8d4b has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.92:1 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.