#D18300 Hex Color
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Mellow but full of energy, #d18300 sits between orange and amber, warm enough for autumn themes and bold enough for sports or food packaging. It works best as an accent or call-to-action color, since full backgrounds can feel loud. Deep teal makes a sharp partner. The hex code #d18300 also holds strong contrast with black text, which helps with accessible design.
Questions about #d18300
What is #d18300 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d18300 is rgb(209, 131, 0), in HSL hsl(38, 100%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 100%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d18300?
Deep teal creates a striking complementary pairing with #d18300, while navy and charcoal keep it grounded. For a softer palette, try cream or muted sage so the orange stays the focal point.
Is #d18300 readable on white or black?
#d18300 has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.95:1 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.