#DB8E53 Hex Color
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#db8e53 is a mellow, pastel-leaning orange with warm brown undertones and moderate saturation. Its softened brightness suggests optimism, youth, and creative energy without feeling loud. Use the hex code #db8e53 as a supporting tone for autumn branding, food packaging, or sports graphics, paired with deep navy or cream. Black text remains highly readable at about an 8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #db8e53
What is #db8e53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db8e53 is rgb(219, 142, 83), in HSL hsl(26, 65%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 62%, 14%.
What mood does #db8e53 create in a design?
#db8e53 reads as a warm, mellow orange because its orange base is softened by brown undertones, giving it approachable creative energy without the sharp intensity of brighter, highly saturated oranges. It suits autumn-inspired packaging and friendly creative branding.
Which colors pair well with #db8e53?
Is #db8e53 readable on white or black?
#db8e53 has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.00:1 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.