#DBA858 Hex Color

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A warm, muted honey gold, #dba858 brings a soft and optimistic energy to designs. It works well as an accent color or a secondary tone in a palette, but can feel slightly flat if overused in large, solid blocks. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to make the gold tones pop, as black text offers excellent contrast for readability. The hex code for this shade is #dba858.

Questions about #dba858

What is #dba858 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dba858 is rgb(219, 168, 88), in HSL hsl(37, 65%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 60%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dba858?
#dba858 works best when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or navy to ground its brightness. Using a deep, dark color ensures the honey gold tones stand out rather than looking washed out in your layout.
Is #dba858 a warm or cool tone?
#dba858 is distinctly warm, carrying soft, sunny undertones that evoke comfort and optimism. Because it lacks cool blue or green shifts, it feels organic and inviting, making it an excellent choice for backgrounds or accent elements in wellness branding.
Is #dba858 readable on white or black?
#dba858 has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.75:1 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.