#D16900 Hex Color

A bold, sun-warmed orange

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#d16900 is a saturated, medium-dark orange with warm red and golden undertones. Its strong chroma brings energy and attention to calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn campaigns. Use this bold tone as a small accent or supporting color rather than a full background. The hex code #d16900 also supports readable black body text at about 5.7:1 contrast.

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What is #d16900 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #d16900 is rgb(209, 105, 0), in HSL hsl(30, 100%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 100%, 18%.

Which colors pair well with #d16900?

#d16900 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted teal, which temper its high saturation without competing for attention. Charcoal gives it a clean graphic base, while navy adds richer contrast for branding, editorial layouts, and sports visuals.

Is #d16900 readable on white or black?

#d16900 has a 3.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.73:1 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.

#D16900 Hex Color

A bold, sun-warmed orange

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