#DB9B59 Hex Color
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#db9b59 is a pastel, warm orange with mellow golden-brown undertones and moderate saturation. Its softened brightness suggests optimism and gentle energy, making it useful for spring graphics, food packaging, youth branding, and autumn accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal rather than a dominant background. As a hex code, it supports black text at about 8.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #db9b59
What is #db9b59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db9b59 is rgb(219, 155, 89), in HSL hsl(30, 64%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 59%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db9b59?
Is #db9b59 readable on white or black?
#db9b59 has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.84:1 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.