#DBA372 Hex Color
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Think of sun-baked clay with a little milk stirred in. Pastel and mellow, this shade of orange carries a warm sandy undertone rather than the coolness you get from mixing gray. Its hex code is #dba372. It shines as a large background; black text reads at about 9.5:1 contrast, well past AA, and deep teal makes a tasteful partner.
Questions about #dba372
What is #dba372 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dba372 is rgb(219, 163, 114), in HSL hsl(28, 59%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 48%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dba372?
Deep teal and navy make the sandy warmth of #dba372 feel richer, while charcoal grounds it for neutral layouts. Pale yellow washes it out, so skip that pairing.
Is #dba372 readable on white or black?
#dba372 has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.49:1 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.