#D17B42 Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated orange brings a warm, approachable mood to creative projects. It avoids the harshness of vivid traffic cones, making it a reliable accent for autumn branding or food-related designs. The hex code for this shade is #d17b42. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it works well for UI elements. Pair it with charcoal gray or dark navy for a balanced look. Check other shades of orange here.
Questions about #d17b42
What is #d17b42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d17b42 is rgb(209, 123, 66), in HSL hsl(24, 61%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 68%, 18%.
What colors pair best with #d17b42?
Is #d17b42 readable on white or black?
#d17b42 has a 3.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.62:1 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.