#D1A464 Hex Color

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Warm and mellow, #d1a464 is a muted pastel orange with golden yellow and light brown undertones. Its softened saturation brings a gentle, optimistic feel to spring, autumn, food, and youth-focused designs. Use it as a supporting background or brand tone, pairing well with navy and cream. The hex code #d1a464 also supports clear black text at about 9.2:1 contrast.

Questions about #d1a464

What is #d1a464 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1a464 is rgb(209, 164, 100), in HSL hsl(35, 54%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 52%, 18%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d1a464?
#d1a464 pairs well with navy for contrast, cream for a soft palette, and charcoal for readable text; sage can add a natural, understated accent without competing with its golden warmth.
Does #d1a464 read as a warm or cool color?
The #d1a464 hex color reads as warm because its muted orange base carries golden yellow and light brown undertones, while its softened saturation keeps the overall effect gentle rather than bright. It suits welcoming layouts and seasonal palettes.
Is #d1a464 readable on white or black?
#d1a464 has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.20:1 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.