#D17C00 Hex Color
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#d17c00 is a fairly saturated, warm orange with mellow golden undertones. Its medium-dark weight brings optimism and creative energy without looking neon, making it useful for food packaging, sports graphics, autumn themes, and safety accents. Use it as a 10% accent with navy or charcoal; black text also reaches about 6.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #d17c00
What is #d17c00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d17c00 is rgb(209, 124, 0), in HSL hsl(36, 100%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 100%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d17c00?
#d17c00 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted cream because their cooler or softer values balance its warm, saturated orange. Use it as a focused accent rather than spreading it across every surface, especially in bold branding or interface designs.
Is #d17c00 readable on white or black?
#d17c00 has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.59:1 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.