#DCA397 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated reddish hue offers a soft and mellow warmth that feels grounded. Because it is desaturated, #dca397 works well as a supporting background rather than a bold focal point. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal grays for modern UI, ensuring high contrast for black text. This hex code provides a sophisticated, muted alternative to standard pinks for branding or spring-themed designs.
Questions about #dca397
What is #dca397 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dca397 is rgb(220, 163, 151), in HSL hsl(10, 50%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 31%, 14%.
Is #dca397 readable on white or black?
#dca397 has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.72:1 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.