#D29255 Hex Color
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This mellow orange #d29255 possesses a muted, earthy quality that avoids the intensity of brighter citrus tones. It functions effectively as a supporting tone, providing enough contrast for black text to remain legible. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal to ground its inherent warmth in modern branding. The hex code for this soft shade is #d29255.
Questions about #d29255
What is #d29255 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d29255 is rgb(210, 146, 85), in HSL hsl(29, 58%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 60%, 18%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair best with #d29255?
Is #d29255 suitable for text usage?
While #d29255 is legible against dark backgrounds, it generally lacks sufficient contrast against white to serve as primary body text under modern accessibility standards. Use it primarily as an accent or background fill where high-contrast black or dark gray text can sit on top.
Is #d29255 readable on white or black?
#d29255 has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.98:1 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.