#D16D3E Hex Color
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#d16d3e is a warm, mid-tone orange with high saturation. It acts best as an energetic accent color rather than a large background, which can overwhelm the viewer. It pairs well with deep charcoal or slate grays to ground its intensity. Because this hex code offers 6.0:1 contrast against black text, it remains a reliable choice for readable, accessible web typography.
Questions about #d16d3e
What is #d16d3e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d16d3e is rgb(209, 109, 62), in HSL hsl(19, 62%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 70%, 18%.
How should I incorporate #d16d3e into a design layout?
#d16d3e functions best as an energetic accent rather than a background color, as its high saturation can quickly overwhelm the user. It works particularly well for call-to-action buttons or navigational highlights when grounded against dark, muted tones like charcoal.
Is #d16d3e readable on white or black?
#d16d3e has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.96:1 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.