#D28130 Hex Color

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Warm and mellow, #d28130 is a moderately muted orange with earthy yellow and brown undertones. Its grounded brightness suggests optimism, creativity, and adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone for food branding, autumn graphics, sports, or construction safety, especially beside navy or charcoal. Black text has about 6.9:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #d28130.

Questions about #d28130

What is #d28130 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d28130 is rgb(210, 129, 48), in HSL hsl(30, 64%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 77%, 18%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d28130?
#d28130 pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and muted teal, which balance its warm orange base without making a palette feel too loud. Use navy or charcoal for structure, and cream for a softer autumn look.
Is #d28130 a warm or cool color?
#d28130 reads as a warm color because its orange base leans toward earthy yellow and brown rather than blue or violet. Its moderate saturation keeps the warmth mellow, making it energetic enough for accents without feeling neon or harsh.
Is #d28130 readable on white or black?
#d28130 has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.92:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.