#D17431 Hex Color
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Somewhere between pumpkin and terracotta, this mellow orange reads warm and earthy rather than loud. Its hex code is #d17431, and it shines as an accent or in large type, where its mid saturation keeps it from turning muddy. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at 6.3:1. Pair it with deep teal for a palette that feels grounded instead of neon.
Questions about #d17431
What is #d17431 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d17431 is rgb(209, 116, 49), in HSL hsl(25, 63%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 77%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d17431?
Deep teal, cream, and charcoal all flatter #d17431. Teal sits across the color wheel and makes the orange pop, while charcoal keeps it grounded for brand work.
Is #d17431 readable on white or black?
#d17431 has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.25:1 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.