#DBAE97 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
A dusty, unsaturated orange, #dbae97 brings a gentle warmth to any interface or print design. This muted tone functions best as a subtle background, avoiding the visual aggression of brighter, saturated hues. Pair it with dark, charcoal text to ensure high contrast, as it remains legible even at smaller font sizes. The hex code for this color is #dbae97.
Questions about #dbae97
What is #dbae97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbae97 is rgb(219, 174, 151), in HSL hsl(20, 49%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 31%, 14%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with the #dbae97 muted orange?
Is #dbae97 readable on white or black?
#dbae97 has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.51:1 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.