#D47A4F Hex Color

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Warm and mellow, #d47a4f is a moderately muted orange with earthy red and brown undertones. Its softened saturation brings optimism and creative energy without the glare of brighter oranges, making it useful for food branding, autumn campaigns, sports graphics, and safety accents. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy, and pair it with black text for accessible body copy. The hex code is #d47a4f.

Questions about #d47a4f

What is #d47a4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d47a4f is rgb(212, 122, 79), in HSL hsl(19, 61%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 63%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d47a4f?
#d47a4f pairs well with deep navy for contrast, warm cream for a softer look, and muted olive or charcoal for grounded, earthy palettes that suit autumn, food, and creative branding.
Does #d47a4f read as warm or cool?
#d47a4f reads as warm because its orange base is softened by earthy red and brown undertones. The moderate saturation keeps it mellow rather than bright, so it brings energy and comfort without the sharp intensity of vivid orange.
Is #d47a4f readable on white or black?
#d47a4f has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.69:1 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.