#D09248 Hex Color
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Somewhere between caramel and turmeric, #d09248 is a mellow orange with a soft golden undertone. Its muted saturation reads easygoing rather than loud, so it works well as a base for spring palettes, packaging, and warm brand accents. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 7.9:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal or plum for balance. The hex code #d09248 suits broad areas more than fine detail.
Questions about #d09248
What is #d09248 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d09248 is rgb(208, 146, 72), in HSL hsl(33, 59%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 65%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d09248?
Deep teal, plum, and charcoal all set off #d09248 without fighting its warmth. For a softer scheme, keep it near cream and warm brown tones.
Is #d09248 readable on white or black?
#d09248 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.88:1 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.