#D29D4E Hex Color
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This mellow, muted orange carries a soft, approachable quality that avoids the intensity of brighter citrus tones. It works best as an accent color, adding warmth to neutral palettes without overpowering them. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it is highly readable for UI elements. The hex code for this shade is #d29d4e, making it a reliable choice for autumn branding and baby products.
Questions about #d29d4e
What is #d29d4e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d29d4e is rgb(210, 157, 78), in HSL hsl(36, 59%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 63%, 18%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d29d4e in a design palette?
Is #d29d4e suitable for text on a website?
#d29d4e provides excellent contrast against black or very dark gray text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or UI elements. However, avoid using this color as a background for small white text, as the light saturation may impact readability on mobile screens.
Is #d29d4e readable on white or black?
#d29d4e has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.67:1 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.