#DEA478 Hex Color
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#dea478 is a soft, muted orange with peach and tan undertones. Its lightness creates a mellow, youthful feel suited to spring palettes, food packaging, and warm backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or deep teal, since white can wash it out. Black text remains highly readable on this color. The hex code is #dea478.
Questions about #dea478
What is #dea478 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dea478 is rgb(222, 164, 120), in HSL hsl(26, 61%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 46%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dea478?
Navy and deep teal pair well with #dea478 because they add contrast to its soft peach and tan undertones without overpowering its warmth, making them strong choices for headings, buttons, and supporting accents. White may look washed out beside it.
Is #dea478 a warm or cool color?
#dea478 reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by peach and tan undertones, giving it a gentle, muted warmth that suits approachable spring palettes, cozy backgrounds, and supporting accents.
Is #dea478 readable on white or black?
#dea478 has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.68:1 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.