#DB9472 Hex Color
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The hex code #db9472 is a warm, muted orange with soft peach and earthy brown undertones. Its light, low-saturation finish suggests gentleness, optimism, and youthful energy without feeling loud. Use it as a dominant background for spring, food, baby, or autumn designs, pairing it with deep navy for structure. Black text remains highly readable at about 8.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #db9472
What is #db9472 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db9472 is rgb(219, 148, 114), in HSL hsl(19, 59%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 48%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db9472?
Is #db9472 readable on white or black?
#db9472 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.49:1 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.