#DF8E62 Hex Color
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A soft, dusty orange with a terracotta feel. #df8e62 reads mellow because its saturation stays low and its lightness sits mid-range. Use it as an accent or supporting tone rather than a full background, since it can wash out next to white. It flatters deep teal and charcoal, and black text on it hits about 8.2:1 contrast, so small copy stays readable.
Questions about #df8e62
What is #df8e62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #df8e62 is rgb(223, 142, 98), in HSL hsl(21, 66%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 56%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #df8e62?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all make #df8e62 feel richer, while cream keeps it soft and warm. Avoid pale yellows nearby, since they flatten its muted undertone.
Is #df8e62 readable on white or black?
#df8e62 has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.18:1 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.