#DCB590 Hex Color
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#dcb590 is a warm, dusty orange with a pale, ashy finish and very low saturation. Its mellow softness suits spring layouts, baby products, food packaging, youth branding, and autumn themes. Use it as a dominant background with dark brown or navy accents, since white can wash it out. The hex code is #dcb590, and black text has strong contrast.
Questions about #dcb590
What is #dcb590 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dcb590 is rgb(220, 181, 144), in HSL hsl(29, 52%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 35%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dcb590?
The #dcb590 hex color pairs well with dark brown, navy, terracotta, and muted cream, reinforcing its warm, dusty character while giving designers darker options for readable text and softer choices for backgrounds.
Is #dcb590 a warm or cool color?
#dcb590 reads as a warm color because its orange base carries more red and yellow than blue, while its low saturation and pale, ashy finish keep the warmth gentle rather than vivid.
Is #dcb590 readable on white or black?
#dcb590 has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.05:1 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.