#D09662 Hex Color
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#d09662 is a mellow, desaturated orange that leans heavily into earthy, golden undertones. It avoids the intensity of primary colors, offering a gentle warmth perfect for youthful branding or organic packaging designs. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to create strong readability, as black text provides an excellent contrast ratio on this background. The hex code for this soft, sun-baked shade is #d09662.
Questions about #d09662
What is #d09662 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d09662 is rgb(208, 150, 98), in HSL hsl(28, 54%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 53%, 18%.
Is #d09662 suitable for large-scale web backgrounds?
#d09662 functions well as a background color when used for subtle branding or wellness-focused interfaces, provided you use high-contrast text. Because it is desaturated, it avoids the visual fatigue often caused by brighter, primary-level oranges.
Is #d09662 readable on white or black?
#d09662 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.22:1 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.