#DE995F Hex Color
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Reach for this pastel orange when a layout needs warmth without shouting. #de995f is a mellow, clay-toned orange with peach undertones, light enough to carry a full background. Black text passes contrast on it with room to spare, which makes it a safe base for spring and autumn themes alike.
Questions about #de995f
What is #de995f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de995f is rgb(222, 153, 95), in HSL hsl(27, 66%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 57%, 13%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #de995f?
Deep teal and charcoal make strong partners for #de995f, since dark, cool tones balance its soft warmth. For a gentler palette, try cream or sage. Skip pale yellows, which wash it out.
Is #de995f readable on white or black?
#de995f has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.82:1 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.