#D17A10 Hex Color
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Rich but mellow, #d17a10 is a medium-dark orange with enough saturation to feel energetic without shouting. It reads warm and pumpkin-like, well suited to autumn, food, and sports branding where warmth matters. Black text on this hex code reaches about 6.5:1 contrast, clearing AA for small body text. Pair it with deep navy for a bolder, less obvious combination.
Questions about #d17a10
What is #d17a10 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d17a10 is rgb(209, 122, 16), in HSL hsl(33, 86%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 92%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d17a10?
Deep navy makes #d17a10 feel richer than a simple white background does, and charcoal keeps the pairing grounded for interfaces. Olive and cream also flatter its earthy, autumnal side.
Is #d17a10 readable on white or black?
#d17a10 has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.50:1 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.