#DEB993 Hex Color
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Reach for the hex code #deb993 when a design needs warmth without noise. This pastel orange leans tan, with gray undertones that keep it dusty and mellow. It works as a calm background or dominant base in spring themes and baby products. Pair it with deep teal for contrast; black text sits clearly on top at about 11.5:1.
Questions about #deb993
What is #deb993 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #deb993 is rgb(222, 185, 147), in HSL hsl(30, 53%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 34%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #deb993?
Deeper cool tones like teal, charcoal, or navy give #deb993 the contrast its muted warmth needs. Cream and terracotta keep things tonal if you prefer a soft, earthy palette.
Is #deb993 readable on white or black?
#deb993 has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.46:1 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.