#DB913B Hex Color
Warm Orange, Softened
#db913b is a mellow orange with a baked, earthy warmth, closer to pumpkin than traffic cone. Its medium saturation keeps it friendly instead of loud, which suits food packaging, sports branding, and autumn themes. It works best as a dominant base or bold accent against deep teal or charcoal, and black text passes WCAG AA on it at 8.1:1.
Questions about #db913b
What is #db913b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db913b is rgb(219, 145, 59), in HSL hsl(32, 69%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 73%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db913b?
Deep teal and charcoal make #db913b feel grounded and rich, while cream keeps it soft and warm. Avoid pairing it with bright red or yellow, which push it toward harsh.
What mood does #db913b convey?
It reads optimistic and adventurous without the aggression of pure orange. The muted, baked quality adds a relaxed, autumn feel, making it a good fit for youth brands and food products.
Is #db913b readable on white or black?
#db913b has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.12:1 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.