#DE9B63 Hex Color
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This unsaturated orange offers a warm, mellow tone that feels approachable and optimistic. It works well as a supporting accent in spring or autumn-themed palettes, though it can look washed out when paired with pure white. Because it lacks intensity, black text remains highly readable over it. Understanding how to make gray helps designers balance these muted tones. The hex code for this shade is #de9b63.
Questions about #de9b63
What is #de9b63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de9b63 is rgb(222, 155, 99), in HSL hsl(27, 65%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 55%, 13%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #de9b63 for a balanced design?
Is #de9b63 a good choice for text on websites?
This shade is generally too light to be used as a primary text color against a white background due to poor contrast ratios. However, #de9b63 functions effectively as an accent for buttons or icons when paired with dark, high-contrast text.
Is #de9b63 readable on white or black?
#de9b63 has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.97:1 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.