#DC8864 Hex Color
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#dc8864 is a mellow pastel orange with a dusty terracotta undertone. Its muted saturation reads warm and easygoing, so it suits spring themes, packaging, and youth marketing without feeling loud. Use it as a background or supporting tone, since it can wash out beside plain white. Black text hits about 7.7:1 contrast, past WCAG AA. Pair this hex code with deep teal, or build softer neutrals around it by learning what colors make gray.
Questions about #dc8864
What is #dc8864 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc8864 is rgb(220, 136, 100), in HSL hsl(18, 63%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 55%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dc8864?
Deep teal, navy, and olive all make #dc8864 feel richer, while cream keeps the palette soft and gentle. Avoid bright reds and yellows, which compete with its muted warmth.
Is #dc8864 readable on white or black?
#dc8864 has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.74:1 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.