#DB946B Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated orange balances warmth with a soft, clay-like appearance. Because the hex code #db946b offers strong readability, it functions well as a background color for body text paired with dark grays or blacks. Avoid using it alongside bright, saturated hues, as they tend to make this shade appear washed out. It works best in designs requiring a gentle, organic, or youthful aesthetic.
Questions about #db946b
What is #db946b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db946b is rgb(219, 148, 107), in HSL hsl(22, 61%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 51%, 14%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #db946b?
Because #db946b is a soft, unsaturated orange, it pairs best with grounded neutrals like charcoal or deep, dark espresso to maintain readability. Avoid pairing it with high-saturation neons, as they tend to make the clay-like quality of #db946b look washed out or dusty.
Is #db946b suitable for text backgrounds?
Yes, #db946b offers excellent readability when used as a background color, provided you layer it with high-contrast text like dark gray or near-black. It creates a gentle, warm aesthetic that is much easier on the eyes than a standard pure white or bright orange.
Is #db946b readable on white or black?
#db946b has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.46:1 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.