#DB9872 Hex Color
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Like sun-baked clay, #db9872 is a pastel orange with a dusty, warm undertone. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a background or supporting tone in spring, autumn, and youth-focused palettes. Black text reads clearly on it at roughly 8.7:1 contrast, so small body copy is safe. Pair it with deep teal, or lean on what colors make gray when you need a muted neutral beside it.
Questions about #db9872
What is #db9872 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db9872 is rgb(219, 152, 114), in HSL hsl(22, 59%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 48%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db9872?
Deep teal makes #db9872 feel richer than beige or cream would, while sage keeps the palette soft and earthy. Dark navy also works well for text or accents against it.
Is #db9872 readable on white or black?
#db9872 has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.74:1 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.