#DBBA97 Hex Color
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Soft and dusty, #dbba97 is a light, highly muted orange with beige and ashy undertones. Its mellow warmth suits spacious backgrounds, spring palettes, baby products, and approachable food branding. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or muted navy accents. Black text reads clearly on this color, with about an 11.5:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #dbba97.
Questions about #dbba97
What is #dbba97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dbba97 is rgb(219, 186, 151), in HSL hsl(31, 49%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 31%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dbba97?
Is #dbba97 a warm or cool color?
#dbba97 reads as warm because its muted orange base is softened by beige and ashy undertones, giving it a mellow, dusty appearance rather than a bright or strongly saturated orange. It suits calm, welcoming layouts and gentle seasonal palettes.
Is #dbba97 readable on white or black?
#dbba97 has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.48:1 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.