#D3842A Hex Color
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#d3842a is a warm, mellow orange with restrained saturation and a grounded golden-brown undertone. It suggests optimism and adventure without the sharp energy of brighter orange. Use it as a supporting brand tone for food, sports, construction safety, or autumn campaigns, pairing it with charcoal or navy. Black text reaches about 7.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #d3842a.
Questions about #d3842a
What is #d3842a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d3842a is rgb(211, 132, 42), in HSL hsl(32, 67%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 80%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d3842a?
Why does #d3842a read as warm?
#d3842a reads as a warm orange because its restrained orange base is pulled toward a golden-brown undertone, giving it an earthy, mellow character rather than the crisp feel of a red-leaning or neon orange.
Is #d3842a readable on white or black?
#d3842a has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.10:1 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.