#DB8342
A medium, moderate orange closely aligning with Peru.
About #DB8342
The hex code #DB8342 represents a beautifully specific shade of orange. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Peru. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(219, 131, 66).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 40% M, 70% Y, and 14% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#DB8342
RGB219, 131, 66
HSL25.5°, 68.0%, 55.9%
CMYK0%, 40%, 70%, 14%
HSV25.5°, 69.9%, 85.9%
LAB63.1, 28.5, 48.4
XYZ38.3, 31.7, 9.3
Decimal14385986
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.86:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.34:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.74:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.24:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #DB8342;
}
.text-color {
color: #DB8342;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #DB8342;
}