#DBB288 Hex Color
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This is not the loud orange its hue suggests. #dbb288 is a pastel, ashy tan with peach undertones, muted enough to stay warm without shouting. The hex code works best as a dominant base in spring or baby themes, and it flatters deep teal and espresso brown. Black text clears WCAG AA on it, though large swatches can read slightly muddy.
Questions about #dbb288
What is #dbb288 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbb288 is rgb(219, 178, 136), in HSL hsl(30, 54%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 38%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dbb288?
Deep teal, espresso brown, and dusty sage ground #dbb288 without dulling its warmth. Use it as a 60% base with charcoal or near-black text.
Is #dbb288 readable on white or black?
#dbb288 has a 1.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.73:1 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.