#D18650 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #d18650 is a muted orange with earthy brown undertones and an optimistic feel. Its restrained saturation suits autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and youth-focused campaigns without looking harsh. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream; black text remains highly legible at about 7.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #d18650.
Questions about #d18650
What is #d18650 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d18650 is rgb(209, 134, 80), in HSL hsl(25, 58%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 62%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d18650?
#d18650 pairs well with navy, cream, and charcoal, which balance its muted orange warmth without making a palette feel harsh. Use cream for a softer look, navy for stronger contrast, and charcoal for grounded text or supporting elements.
Does #d18650 look warm or cool?
#d18650 reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by earthy brown undertones. Its mellow saturation keeps the warmth approachable rather than bright or fiery, making it useful for autumnal, natural, and welcoming visual styles.
Where does #d18650 work well?
#d18650 works well as a supporting color in autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and youth-focused campaigns because its restrained saturation adds warmth without the visual intensity of a brighter orange. It is especially effective beside navy or cream.
Is #d18650 readable on white or black?
#d18650 has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.23:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.