#D09227 Hex Color
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A warm, mellow orange with muted golden-brown undertones, #d09227 feels optimistic without becoming loud. Its grounded saturation suits autumn graphics, food packaging, sports branding, and construction safety accents. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, while black text remains highly readable. The hex code for this color is #d09227.
Questions about #d09227
What is #d09227 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d09227 is rgb(208, 146, 39), in HSL hsl(38, 68%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 81%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d09227?
Is #d09227 warm or cool?
#d09227 reads as a warm color because its orange base is supported by muted golden-brown undertones. Its moderate saturation keeps the warmth mellow rather than vivid, making it easier to use as a background accent or supporting brand color.
Is #d09227 readable on white or black?
#d09227 has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.82:1 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.