#DE9863 Hex Color
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This muted, pastel orange feels optimistic and approachable, reminiscent of warm sunshine. Because of its approachable character, #de9863 works well as a background color for playful branding or baby-focused products. It pairs effectively with deep navy or charcoal, providing enough contrast for readable text. This hex code reads best when kept away from harsh, bright whites, which can make it appear washed out.
Questions about #de9863
What is #de9863 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de9863 is rgb(222, 152, 99), in HSL hsl(26, 65%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 55%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #de9863?
Why does #de9863 look washed out on some screens?
#de9863 is a muted pastel that loses its vibrancy when placed directly against harsh, pure white backgrounds. To maintain its optimistic warmth, keep the background tones slightly off-white or use stronger, darker colors to ground the design.
Is #de9863 readable on white or black?
#de9863 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.77:1 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.