#D38447 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #d38447 is a rather muted orange with a soft brown undertone. Its moderate lightness gives it an approachable sense of optimism and adventure without the sharp energy of vivid orange. Use the hex code as a supporting tone in food packaging, autumn branding, or youth-focused designs. Black text reads clearly at about 7.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #d38447
What is #d38447 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d38447 is rgb(211, 132, 71), in HSL hsl(26, 61%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 66%, 17%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d38447?
Where does #d38447 work best in a design?
#d38447 works best as a supporting tone or bold accent rather than a full-page background, especially in food packaging, autumn campaigns, sports graphics, and safety-focused designs where its warmth needs breathing room. On large surfaces, pair it with cream or pale sand to prevent the design from feeling dense.
Is #d38447 readable on white or black?
#d38447 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.16:1 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.