#D0AE98 Hex Color
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#d0ae98 is a light, dusty orange with muted red and brown undertones. Its low saturation creates a soft, mellow mood suited to spring palettes, baby products, food packaging, and autumn branding. Use it as a warm supporting background with navy or deep forest green; black text remains highly readable. The hex code for this color is #d0ae98.
Questions about #d0ae98
What is #d0ae98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d0ae98 is rgb(208, 174, 152), in HSL hsl(24, 37%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 27%, 18%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d0ae98?
#d0ae98 pairs well with navy and forest green, which balance its dusty orange warmth, while charcoal adds a grounded neutral for text, borders, and understated layouts across branding, packaging, and interface accents.
Is #d0ae98 warm or cool?
#d0ae98 reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by muted red and brown undertones, giving it a mellow, earthy feel rather than the crisp energy associated with cooler pinks or blues.
Is #d0ae98 readable on white or black?
#d0ae98 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.18:1 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.