#DBAE7C Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This desaturated, warm pastel orange sits comfortably between peach and tan. Because it is light and mellow, it works well as a grounding neutral for softer, optimistic palettes. Try pairing #dbae7c with deep charcoal or navy to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look that pops. This hex code provides excellent readability for text, making it a reliable background choice for UI design.
Questions about #dbae7c
What is #dbae7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbae7c is rgb(219, 174, 124), in HSL hsl(32, 57%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 43%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dbae7c?
Is #dbae7c suitable for text backgrounds?
This hex color is an excellent choice for UI backgrounds due to its muted saturation and mellow presence. Its light value offers strong contrast when paired with dark, high-saturation text, maintaining professional readability while remaining softer and more approachable than standard off-white or cream backgrounds.
Is #dbae7c readable on white or black?
#dbae7c has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.35:1 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.