#DB9938 Hex Color
Warm golden orange with playful energy
#db9938 is a warm, mellow orange with golden yellow undertones and medium saturation. Its approachable brightness suggests optimism, independence, adventure, and creative energy. The hex code for this shade is #db9938. It suits food, sports, autumn, and youth-focused designs. Black text stays highly readable on this background.
Questions about #db9938
What is #db9938 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db9938 is rgb(219, 153, 56), in HSL hsl(36, 69%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 74%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db9938?
#db9938 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted teal, which temper its warm golden orange character and create clearer contrast than pale neutrals in branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and autumn palettes.
Is #db9938 readable on white or black?
#db9938 has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.62:1 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.