#D18B27 Hex Color
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#d18b27 is a warm, mellow orange with muted golden and brown undertones. Its moderate saturation feels grounded rather than loud, supporting optimism, adventure, and creative energy. Use this hex code for food packaging, autumn themes, sports graphics, or youth-focused accents. Black text has about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio here, meeting WCAG AA for normal body copy.
Questions about #d18b27
What is #d18b27 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d18b27 is rgb(209, 139, 39), in HSL hsl(35, 69%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 81%, 18%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
How does #d18b27 read in a palette?
#d18b27 reads as a distinctly warm orange because its yellow-brown undertones and medium lightness give it a mellow, grounded presence instead of the sharper effect associated with brighter, highly saturated oranges.
What colors pair well with #d18b27?
#d18b27 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted blue-green tones because their cooler, darker values steady its warm golden character without removing its energy from branding, packaging, or sports graphics. Keep the orange as an accent or supporting tone when the surrounding palette needs balance.
Can black text be used with #d18b27?
Black text on #d18b27 provides about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio, exceeding the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for normal body text and supporting readable labels, captions, and interface copy at typical sizes.
Where does #d18b27 work best?
#d18b27 works best as a supporting tone or small accent in food packaging, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and youth marketing because its medium lightness and muted saturation add energy without the glare of a brighter orange.
Is #d18b27 readable on white or black?
#d18b27 has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.43:1 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.