#D18140 Hex Color
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This muted orange possesses a warm, earthy character that avoids being overly aggressive. Because it is desaturated, it functions well as a supporting tone in brand palettes or as a background for high-contrast black text. Pair #d18140 with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its intensity. The hex code for this color is #d18140, a practical choice for autumn themes and construction-inspired UI.
Questions about #d18140
What is #d18140 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d18140 is rgb(209, 129, 64), in HSL hsl(27, 61%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 69%, 18%.
What colors work well with #d18140?
#d18140 pairs best with deep neutrals like charcoal or slate blue to balance its warmth. Because the color is muted, using a crisp off-white or deep espresso also creates strong, readable contrast for UI design without looking too harsh.
Is #d18140 suitable for text backgrounds?
#d18140 functions effectively as a large-scale background or accent color, but it requires careful contrast checking for text. Always pair it with high-contrast foreground colors like dark gray or black to maintain accessibility standards and ensure the copy remains readable for your audience.
Is #d18140 readable on white or black?
#d18140 has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.92:1 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.