#D16000 Hex Color
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#d16000 lands as a bold, saturated orange, closer to pumpkin than peach. Its strong chroma and mid lightness bring heat without neon glare, so it works hard in buttons, sports branding, and autumn palettes. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.4:1 contrast. Use it as a small accent against deep teal rather than a full background, where it can overwhelm.
Questions about #d16000
What is #d16000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d16000 is rgb(209, 96, 0), in HSL hsl(28, 100%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 100%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d16000?
Deep teal and charcoal are strong partners for #d16000, keeping its heat in check while adding contrast. Cream and warm beige also work when you want a softer autumn feel.
Is #d16000 readable on white or black?
#d16000 has a 3.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.38:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.