#DE9859 Hex Color
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Mellow and muted, #de9859 is a warm orange with a soft, approachable character. It functions effectively as a base, avoiding the harshness of vivid safety hues. Because it maintains an 8.7:1 contrast ratio against black, it remains highly readable for body text. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal to ground its lightness. It brings a playful, creative energy to spring themes and youth-focused branding.
Questions about #de9859
What is #de9859 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de9859 is rgb(222, 152, 89), in HSL hsl(28, 67%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 60%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #de9859?
The most effective way to ground #de9859 is by pairing it with charcoal or deep navy blue text, which provides necessary contrast without the harshness of pure black. You can also mix it with soft creams or sage greens for an organic, natural aesthetic composition.
Is #de9859 readable on white or black?
#de9859 has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.74:1 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.