#D19400 Hex Color
Saturated golden orange with intense warmth
This saturated, golden orange projects warmth and high energy. Because of its intensity, #d19400 works best as a 10% accent color rather than a primary background shade. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals, as black text creates excellent readability against this hue. Use this hex code for sports branding or seasonal designs where you need a punch of optimistic color to command attention.
Questions about #d19400
What is #d19400 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d19400 is rgb(209, 148, 0), in HSL hsl(42, 100%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 100%, 18%.
How can I effectively use #d19400 in a design project?
#d19400 serves best as a strategic 10% accent rather than a primary background color. Because of its intense, high-energy saturation, it draws the eye immediately and works perfectly for call-to-action buttons or athletic branding elements where you need to command focus.
Is #d19400 readable on white or black?
#d19400 has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.94:1 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.