#D47C49 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #d47c49 is a muted orange with earthy brown undertones. Its softened saturation supports optimism and creativity without the intensity of brighter oranges. Use the hex code #d47c49 as a supporting brand color, packaging accent, or autumn-themed backdrop, pairing it with deep navy or charcoal. Black text also reads clearly on this shade.
Questions about #d47c49
What is #d47c49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d47c49 is rgb(212, 124, 73), in HSL hsl(22, 62%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 66%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d47c49?
Is #d47c49 a warm or cool color?
#d47c49 reads as warm because its orange base is softened by brown undertones, creating an earthy, mellow impression rather than the sharper energy of bright orange in a palette or interface. That warmth makes it useful for approachable accents and seasonal graphics.
Is #d47c49 readable on white or black?
#d47c49 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.77:1 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.