#D18C17 Hex Color
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The hex code #d18c17 produces a warm, fairly saturated orange with golden-yellow undertones and a mellow, grounded finish. Its sunny character suits food branding, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and youth-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent beside navy and cream, rather than a full background. Black text reaches about a 7.5:1 contrast ratio on this color.
Questions about #d18c17
What is #d18c17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d18c17 is rgb(209, 140, 23), in HSL hsl(38, 80%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 89%, 18%.
Which colors pair well with #d18c17 in a palette?
Navy and cream create a balanced pairing with #d18c17: navy adds cool contrast, while cream softens its warmth for food branding, autumn layouts, and bold accent work without feeling harsh.
Is #d18c17 readable on white or black?
#d18c17 has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.47:1 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.