#D09E3F Hex Color
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The hex code #d09e3f is a muted, warm blend of orange and yellow with soft golden-brown undertones. Its mellow saturation brings optimism and a handmade feel to autumn, food, youth, and safety designs. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal; black text reaches about 8.6:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #d09e3f
What is #d09e3f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d09e3f is rgb(208, 158, 63), in HSL hsl(39, 61%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 70%, 18%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d09e3f?
#d09e3f pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and deep brown because these colors balance its warm golden-brown tone while preserving its mellow, handmade character in food, autumn, youth, and welcoming product designs. Use navy for stronger contrast and charcoal for a softer, grounded combination.
Does #d09e3f read as a warm or cool color?
#d09e3f reads as warm because its hue blends orange and yellow, while softened saturation and brown undertones keep it from feeling bright, loud, or overly energetic in most layouts. That balance suits designs that need optimism with a natural, handcrafted edge.
Is #d09e3f readable on white or black?
#d09e3f has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.64:1 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.