#DB997F Hex Color
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#db997f is a pastel, unsaturated orange with warm peach and muted pink undertones. Its mellow lightness suggests softness and youthful optimism, making it useful for spring campaigns, baby products, food packaging, and friendly backgrounds. As a supporting tone, it pairs well with navy or charcoal; black text reaches about 8.9:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #db997f
What is #db997f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db997f is rgb(219, 153, 127), in HSL hsl(17, 56%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 42%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db997f?
#db997f pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and muted teal because its warm, softened orange gains structure from darker or cooler partners. Use it as a supporting tone rather than combining it with similarly pale colors that may look washed out.
Is #db997f readable on white or black?
#db997f has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.87:1 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.