#DB956C Hex Color
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#db956c is a mellow, pastel orange with soft peach and brown undertones. Its muted warmth suggests gentleness, optimism, and youthful energy without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or charcoal in branding, packaging, and seasonal layouts. Black text reaches about 8.5:1 contrast, making this hex code suitable for accessible body-text backgrounds.
Questions about #db956c
What is #db956c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db956c is rgb(219, 149, 108), in HSL hsl(22, 61%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 51%, 14%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
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Is #db956c readable on white or black?
#db956c has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.52:1 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.