#DEB395 Hex Color
Soft warmth with a dusty finish
#deb395 is a light, dusty orange with a warm beige undertone and very low saturation. Its mellow, ashy quality brings softness and youthful optimism to spring themes, baby products, food packaging, or autumn layouts. Use this hex code as a supporting tone; black text achieves about 11.0:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #deb395
What is #deb395 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #deb395 is rgb(222, 179, 149), in HSL hsl(25, 53%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 33%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #deb395?
#deb395 pairs well with charcoal, muted teal, and dark olive because its low-saturation warmth leaves room for deeper, cooler accents. Use it as a soft base or supporting tone, then add darker text and restrained contrast for structure.
Is #deb395 readable on white or black?
#deb395 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.98:1 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.