#DD936E Hex Color
A warm and muted earthy peach
This muted, unsaturated peach carries a distinct warmth without feeling bright. The hex code for this shade is #dd936e. It functions well as a background color, offering enough contrast for black text to remain legible. Use it to bring a friendly mood to UI layouts, but avoid pale whites to prevent a washed-out appearance. Deep charcoal creates a strong, grounding contrast.
Questions about #dd936e
What is #dd936e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd936e is rgb(221, 147, 110), in HSL hsl(20, 62%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 50%, 13%.
What colors pair best with #dd936e?
Deep charcoal or dark espresso tones provide the most effective contrast for this peach shade, ensuring text remains highly legible. For a softer, monochromatic look, combine #dd936e with lighter cream tones or slightly deeper terracotta accents to maintain its natural, earthy warmth.
Is #dd936e suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
This color is generally better suited for backgrounds, buttons, or accent elements rather than body text. Because #dd936e is a mid-tone, it lacks the high-contrast ratio required for small, readable text against white backgrounds according to standard accessibility guidelines.
Is #dd936e readable on white or black?
#dd936e has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.47:1 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.