#D17E0F Hex Color
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The hex code #d17e0f is a fairly saturated, warm orange with a mellow golden undertone. Its medium-dark lightness adds energy without the glare of brighter orange, making it useful for food packaging, sports graphics, safety accents, and autumn themes. Use it beside navy or charcoal, and choose black text for about a 6.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #d17e0f
What is #d17e0f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d17e0f is rgb(209, 126, 15), in HSL hsl(34, 87%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 93%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d17e0f?
#d17e0f pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted cream, which temper its warm saturation without flattening its energy. Use it as a small accent or supporting tone in food, sports, autumn, and youth-focused palettes.
Is #d17e0f readable on white or black?
#d17e0f has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.70:1 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.