#DF9683 Hex Color
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#df9683 is a muted, warm salmon that balances youthful energy with a soft, approachable character. This unsaturated tone pairs beautifully with dark charcoal or deep forest greens, which ground its playful nature. While it works well for UI backgrounds, it shines as an accent color in branding. Because of its high contrast with black text, readability remains strong in most interface applications.
Questions about #df9683
What is #df9683 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #df9683 is rgb(223, 150, 131), in HSL hsl(12, 59%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 41%, 13%.
What colors pair best with #df9683?
#df9683 balances beautifully with deep charcoal or dark forest green, which help anchor its playful warmth. Using these dark, neutral tones creates a grounded, professional look that prevents the salmon from feeling too airy or light.
Is #df9683 readable on white or black?
#df9683 has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.82:1 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.