#D18E48 Hex Color
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Muted orange with a soft, honeyed warmth. #d18e48 sits light enough to feel mellow but holds enough saturation to stay present. Its hex code reads best with black text behind small body copy, where contrast hits about 7.7:1. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep teal or charcoal, or as an accent in autumn and food branding where gold tones land well.
Questions about #d18e48
What is #d18e48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d18e48 is rgb(209, 142, 72), in HSL hsl(31, 60%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 66%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d18e48?
#d18e48 pairs well with deep teal, charcoal, and espresso brown, which ground its golden warmth. For a softer palette, try it alongside cream and dusty sage, keeping it as the dominant tone at around 60 percent.
What mood does #d18e48 convey?
The color reads gentle and optimistic thanks to its muted saturation and lighter value. It carries a playful, youthful energy without the intensity of a bright orange, fitting casual brands and friendly interfaces.
Is #d18e48 readable on white or black?
#d18e48 has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.67:1 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.