#D17D05 Hex Color
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Warm and fairly saturated, #d17d05 has a mellow orange character with golden, earthy undertones. It suggests optimism and adventure without feeling neon, making it effective for food branding, sports graphics, construction safety, and autumn campaigns. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or bold accent, paired with deep navy. Black text reads clearly at about 6.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #d17d05
What is #d17d05 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d17d05 is rgb(209, 125, 5), in HSL hsl(35, 95%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 98%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d17d05?
#d17d05 pairs well with deep navy, cream, and charcoal, which temper its golden orange warmth; muted sage or dusty blue can add contrast without making the palette feel overly bright.
Is #d17d05 a warm or cool color?
#d17d05 reads as a warm, fairly saturated orange because its golden undertones lean toward yellow rather than blue, giving it a mellow, sunlit character that feels energetic without becoming neon or harsh.
Is #d17d05 readable on white or black?
#d17d05 has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.64:1 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.