#D18A60 Hex Color

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Warm and mellow, #d18a60 is a muted orange with soft brown undertones and moderate lightness. Its restrained saturation supports optimism and creativity without the intensity of brighter oranges. Use the hex code #d18a60 as a supporting tone in food, autumn, or youth-focused branding, paired with deep navy. Black text reads clearly on it, making it suitable for accessible body text.

Questions about #d18a60

What is #d18a60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d18a60 is rgb(209, 138, 96), in HSL hsl(22, 55%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 54%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d18a60?
Deep navy gives #d18a60 a grounded contrast, while muted sage or burgundy can build an earthy palette across branding, packaging, or seasonal layouts alike. A pale neutral can keep the overall design light.
Does #d18a60 read as a warm or cool color?
It reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by brown undertones, giving it an earthy, mellow character rather than the sharper energy and visual intensity of bright orange. Use it to add approachable warmth to food, autumn, or youth-focused designs.
Is #d18a60 readable on white or black?
#d18a60 has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.51:1 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.