#DBA98E Hex Color
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This dusty, pastel orange feels gentle and approachable due to its heavy desaturation. Because it is light and warm, #dba98e serves as an excellent neutral backdrop for organic branding or playful children’s products. It holds enough contrast to support small black text comfortably. Pair this color with deep, muted teals to ground its inherent softness and prevent it from appearing too washed out.
Questions about #dba98e
What is #dba98e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dba98e is rgb(219, 169, 142), in HSL hsl(21, 52%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 35%, 14%.
What colors pair best with #dba98e?
Is #dba98e readable on white or black?
#dba98e has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.07:1 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.