#D1A772 Hex Color
Mellow orange with a sandy glow
A soft, muted orange with a sandy, glowing quality. #d1a772 works best as a dominant background or base layer in spring and autumn palettes, though it can wash out next to plain white, so deep teal or charcoal make stronger companions. Black text clears WCAG AA on it easily. The hex code #d1a772 sits somewhere between tan and apricot.
Questions about #d1a772
What is #d1a772 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d1a772 is rgb(209, 167, 114), in HSL hsl(33, 51%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 45%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d1a772?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all make #d1a772 look richer than white does. For a warmer, earthier mix, try pairing it with olive or burgundy.
What mood does #d1a772 create?
Its low saturation and lightness read as gentle and easygoing rather than bold. That makes it a good fit for youth brands, baby products, and food packaging.
Is #d1a772 readable on white or black?
#d1a772 has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.48:1 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.