#DE8F3B Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #de8f3b is a moderately muted orange with earthy brown undertones. Its steady saturation brings optimism and a sense of adventure without the sharp energy of brighter oranges. Use it as a supporting brand color for food, sports, autumn, or youth-focused designs, pairing it with charcoal or deep navy. Black text remains highly readable on this color. The hex code is #de8f3b.
Questions about #de8f3b
What is #de8f3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de8f3b is rgb(222, 143, 59), in HSL hsl(31, 71%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 73%, 13%.
Which colors pair well with #de8f3b?
Does #de8f3b read as a warm or cool color?
#de8f3b reads as a warm color because its orange base carries a noticeable brown, yellow-leaning undertone, giving it grounded character rather than the crisp, high-voltage intensity associated with brighter, cleaner oranges. It suits autumn themes and friendly, energetic layouts.
Is #de8f3b readable on white or black?
#de8f3b has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.09:1 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.