#DBAE72 Hex Color
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#dbae72 is a soft, unsaturated orange with golden beige undertones and a warm, mellow finish. Its gentle brightness suits food packaging, baby products, spring layouts, and autumn branding without feeling loud. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which reaches about 10.3:1 contrast, or pair it with deep navy for sharper definition. The hex code is #dbae72.
Questions about #dbae72
What is #dbae72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbae72 is rgb(219, 174, 114), in HSL hsl(34, 59%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 48%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dbae72?
#dbae72 pairs well with deep navy for crisp contrast, while terracotta or muted golden tones create a warmer, more cohesive palette. Soft neutrals can keep its mellow character visible without making the design feel busy.
Is #dbae72 warm or cool, and where does it work best?
#dbae72 reads as a warm, mellow orange because its golden-beige undertones soften its saturation, making it suitable for food packaging, baby products, spring layouts, and autumn branding that need warmth without a loud, highly saturated accent.
Is #dbae72 readable on white or black?
#dbae72 has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.30:1 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.