#D18227 Hex Color
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This muted, autumnal orange feels grounded rather than electric. Because it lacks the intensity of pure orange, the hex code #d18227 works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs cleanly with deep charcoal or slate gray for a balanced look. With a contrast ratio of 6.9:1, black text remains highly legible against this color.
Questions about #d18227
What is #d18227 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d18227 is rgb(209, 130, 39), in HSL hsl(32, 69%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 81%, 18%.
Why does #d18227 work well as an accent color?
Because #d18227 lacks the jarring intensity of pure orange, it serves as an excellent grounded accent. It adds warmth to interfaces without overwhelming the design, making it ideal for buttons, highlights, or call-to-action elements when paired with charcoal.
Is #d18227 readable on white or black?
#d18227 has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.93:1 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.