#D0A387 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #d0a387 is a dusty pastel orange with ashy brown undertones and very low saturation. Its soft, youthful character suits spring layouts, baby products, food packaging, and autumn themes without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or deep teal. Black text achieves about a 9.3:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #d0a387.
Questions about #d0a387
What is #d0a387 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d0a387 is rgb(208, 163, 135), in HSL hsl(23, 44%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 35%, 18%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d0a387?
#d0a387 pairs well with cream for a soft palette, deep teal for contrast, and charcoal for readable text, creating balanced combinations that support its warm, muted character without making the dusty orange feel overly bright or playful.
Does #d0a387 look warm or cool?
#d0a387 reads as a warm color because its dusty orange base carries soft brown undertones and low saturation, giving the shade a calm, approachable character rather than a fiery or highly energetic appearance.
Is #d0a387 readable on white or black?
#d0a387 has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.27:1 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.