#D16400 Hex Color
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Pure heat in a hex code. #d16400 is a strong, saturated orange with a slightly burnt, reddish undertone. It carries enough weight to hold up next to white, but shines brightest as an accent, call to action, or highlight rather than a full background. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.5:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for a bold, warm palette.
Questions about #d16400
What is #d16400 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d16400 is rgb(209, 100, 0), in HSL hsl(29, 100%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 100%, 18%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d16400?
Deep teal makes #d16400 feel even warmer by contrast, while charcoal grounds its brightness for more restrained designs. Cream softens it for autumn and food branding. Avoid pale neutrals right next to it, as they can look washed out.
Is #d16400 readable on white or black?
#d16400 has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.53:1 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.