#D47B51 Hex Color
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A mellow, warm orange with muted red and brown undertones, #d47b51 brings optimism and an easygoing sense of adventure. Its moderate saturation suits food branding, autumn palettes, sports graphics, and youth-focused campaigns without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream. Black text reads clearly against the hex code #d47b51 for accessible labels.
Questions about #d47b51
What is #d47b51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d47b51 is rgb(212, 123, 81), in HSL hsl(19, 60%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 62%, 17%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #d47b51?
#d47b51 pairs well with navy, cream, charcoal, and muted greens because they balance its warm orange base and keep supporting elements calm, readable, and easy to combine across many print and digital layouts. Use navy for stronger contrast, cream for softness, and sage or olive for an earthy direction.
Does #d47b51 feel warm or cool?
#d47b51 reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by red and brown undertones, creating an optimistic, approachable mood that feels more grounded than bright orange in most palettes. Its moderate saturation suits welcoming designs without appearing overly loud.
Is #d47b51 readable on white or black?
#d47b51 has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.75:1 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.