#DB9D74 Hex Color
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Think faded terracotta or dried apricot. #db9d74 is a soft orange with grayed, mellow warmth, the kind you get when mixing gray into a brighter orange. Its low saturation makes it a friendly background for spring or baby themes, though it washes out next to plain white. Black text reads clearly on it at about 9.1:1 contrast. Pair it with deep navy for balance.
Questions about #db9d74
What is #db9d74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db9d74 is rgb(219, 157, 116), in HSL hsl(24, 59%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 47%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db9d74?
Deep navy makes #db9d74 read warmer and richer, while charcoal grounds it for UI work. For a softer palette, try sage or cream alongside it.
Is #db9d74 readable on white or black?
#db9d74 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.08:1 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.