#DFB58F Hex Color
Warm and dusty muted apricot tone
#dfb58f is a dusty, unsaturated apricot shade that feels light and approachable. Because of its low chroma, it works best as a neutral background rather than a bold accent, allowing text to remain legible. This color pairs surprisingly well with deep forest greens or slate blues for a sophisticated, grounded look. The hex code for this mellow orange is #dfb58f.
Questions about #dfb58f
What is #dfb58f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dfb58f is rgb(223, 181, 143), in HSL hsl(28, 56%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 36%, 13%.
Which colors pair best with #dfb58f?
#dfb58f works best when paired with deeper, cooler tones to create a balanced contrast. Try using slate blue or forest green to ground its warmth and prevent the composition from feeling washed out or overly monochromatic.
Is #dfb58f considered a warm or cool color?
#dfb58f is distinctly warm due to its apricot and orange base, but its high level of desaturation makes it act more like a neutral. Because it lacks intense vibrancy, it feels much more approachable and subtle than a standard, bright orange.
Is #dfb58f readable on white or black?
#dfb58f has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.14:1 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.