#DBB990 Hex Color
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#dbb990 is a light, dusty orange-beige with very low saturation and a soft, warm undertone. Its mellow, ashy quality brings gentleness and open space to interiors, cosmetics, stationery, and spring or baby-focused designs. Use it as a dominant background with dark text, since the hex code supports clear black text at about an 11.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #dbb990
What is #dbb990 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbb990 is rgb(219, 185, 144), in HSL hsl(33, 51%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 34%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dbb990?
#dbb990 pairs well with charcoal, deep brown, muted navy, and restrained terracotta, which give its pale warmth enough structure without overwhelming its low saturation in polished editorial, interior, and packaging palettes. Use one darker partner for text or framing, then reserve brighter accents for small details.
Is #dbb990 readable on white or black?
#dbb990 has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.35:1 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.