#D47C3A Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #d47c3a is a moderately muted orange with earthy red-brown undertones. Its restrained saturation supports optimism and creativity without the sharp energy of brighter oranges. Use it for autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, or safety accents beside navy or charcoal. Black text achieves about 6.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #d47c3a.
Questions about #d47c3a
What is #d47c3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d47c3a is rgb(212, 124, 58), in HSL hsl(26, 64%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 73%, 17%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d47c3a?
Is #d47c3a a warm or cool color?
#d47c3a reads as a warm color because its orange base is tempered by earthy red-brown undertones, while its moderate saturation keeps the warmth mellow rather than vivid in most layouts. That balance suits autumn themes, food-focused designs, and creative accents without the sharp energy of bright orange.
Is #d47c3a readable on white or black?
#d47c3a has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.74:1 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.