#D29B35 Hex Color
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This warm, mellow golden orange carries heavy saturation with strong brown undertones. It works best as an accent color rather than a primary background to avoid visual fatigue. When paired with deep charcoal or navy, the contrast creates a professional, high-energy palette. The hex code for this shade is #d29b35, which supports black text accessibility standards for body content.
Questions about #d29b35
What is #d29b35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d29b35 is rgb(210, 155, 53), in HSL hsl(39, 64%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 75%, 18%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #d29b35 in a design layout?
Because #d29b35 has significant saturation and warmth, it is most effective when grounded by deep, neutral tones like charcoal or midnight blue. These dark colors absorb the intensity of the golden orange, creating a balanced and professional contrast for UI elements.
Is #d29b35 suitable for large blocks of text?
While #d29b35 provides decent contrast against standard black backgrounds, it is visually exhausting for long-form reading due to its high saturation. Use this color primarily for buttons, call-to-action highlights, or graphical accents to keep the design readable and user-friendly.
Is #d29b35 readable on white or black?
#d29b35 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.48:1 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.