#D18C45 Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated orange balances warmth with a grounded, earthy quality. Because it lacks the intensity of brighter shades, #d18c45 functions best as a supporting tone or an accent color in autumn-themed branding. It offers enough contrast for readable black text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or UI elements. Pair it with deep charcoal grays to prevent the color from feeling washed out.
Questions about #d18c45
What is #d18c45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d18c45 is rgb(209, 140, 69), in HSL hsl(30, 60%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 67%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d18c45?
This earthy shade excels when grounded by neutrals. Pair #d18c45 with charcoal or dark gray to add sophistication and keep the color from feeling washed out, or accent it with muted teals for a balanced, harmonious look.
Is #d18c45 readable on white or black?
#d18c45 has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.54:1 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.