#DC994B Hex Color
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#dc994b is a mellow, pastel-leaning orange with warm golden undertones. Its medium lightness and restrained saturation create a gentle, optimistic mood suited to youth branding, food packaging, spring themes, and autumn accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream. Black text reads clearly on it, with about an 8.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #dc994b.
Questions about #dc994b
What is #dc994b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc994b is rgb(220, 153, 75), in HSL hsl(32, 67%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 66%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dc994b?
#dc994b pairs well with navy, cream, and charcoal, which balance its warm golden-orange cast without competing with it; use navy for stronger contrast, cream for a softer seasonal palette, and charcoal for a grounded neutral accent.
Does #dc994b read as warm or cool?
#dc994b reads as a warm color because its orange base is shifted toward yellow, giving it golden undertones, while its restrained saturation and medium-light value make the warmth feel mellow and approachable rather than bright or fiery.
Is #dc994b readable on white or black?
#dc994b has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.70:1 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.