#DB9865 Hex Color
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This muted, pastel orange feels approachable and friendly without being overwhelming. Because #db9865 has a sun-baked, unsaturated quality, it works best as a supporting accent in spring palettes rather than a full page background. It pairs nicely with deep charcoal or slate blue, which provide the contrast needed for readability. The hex code for this warm, mellow tone is #db9865.
Questions about #db9865
What is #db9865 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db9865 is rgb(219, 152, 101), in HSL hsl(26, 62%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 54%, 14%.
What colors pair best with #db9865?
Is #db9865 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #db9865 for text is generally discouraged as it lacks sufficient contrast against white to meet accessibility standards. It functions much better as an accent color for borders, icons, or background shapes while keeping text elements significantly darker.
Is #db9865 readable on white or black?
#db9865 has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.69:1 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.