#DB9E76 Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated orange balances warmth with a gentle, muted quality. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, the hex code #db9e76 works well for readable UI elements or body copy backgrounds. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or forest green to prevent it from looking washed out. It serves as an approachable, friendly base for branding that requires a soft yet optimistic visual tone.
Questions about #db9e76
What is #db9e76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db9e76 is rgb(219, 158, 118), in HSL hsl(24, 58%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 46%, 14%.
Does #db9e76 function as a neutral or an accent?
It serves best as a sophisticated accent color rather than a primary neutral. While #db9e76 is unsaturated and mellow, it carries enough warmth that it dominates other elements unless balanced by cooler, desaturated tones in your palette.
Is #db9e76 readable on white or black?
#db9e76 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.16:1 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.