#D46B20 Hex Color
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#d46b20 is a saturated, mid-tone orange with warm red and brown undertones. Its high saturation creates energy and draws attention in calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use it as a focused accent beside navy or charcoal rather than a full background. The hex code #d46b20 supports black body text at about 5.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #d46b20
What is #d46b20 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d46b20 is rgb(212, 107, 32), in HSL hsl(25, 74%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 85%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d46b20?
#d46b20 pairs well with navy or charcoal, which steady its warm intensity, while cream and natural browns soften the palette; a deep blue accent adds complementary contrast without making the scheme feel harsh.
Is #d46b20 warm or cool?
#d46b20 reads as a warm orange because its hue leans toward red, while the brown undertone adds earthy depth and keeps the shade from feeling purely sunny, playful, and light in tone.
Can black text be used over #d46b20?
For #d46b20, black text has about a 5.9:1 contrast ratio, which meets WCAG AA for normal-sized text; white text is weaker, so check the exact text size and weight before using it for essential content.
Is #d46b20 readable on white or black?
#d46b20 has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.92:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.