#D17512 Hex Color
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#d17512 is a fairly saturated, warm orange with mellow red-brown undertones. Its medium depth gives designs an upbeat, independent feel without looking neon. This hex code works well for food packaging, sports graphics, construction safety, and autumn themes. Use it as a focused accent or pair it with dark neutrals. Black text reads clearly on it, supporting accessible small body copy.
Questions about #d17512
What is #d17512 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d17512 is rgb(209, 117, 18), in HSL hsl(31, 84%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 91%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d17512?
#d17512 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and warm cream, which give its saturated orange warmth structure without competing with its energetic character across digital and print work. Use navy for headings or panels, charcoal for text, and cream for spacious backgrounds.
Is #d17512 readable on white or black?
#d17512 has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.26:1 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.