#D48350 Hex Color

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#d48350 is a muted, warm orange with mellow red and brown undertones, giving layouts an optimistic, approachable feel. It suits food packaging, autumn campaigns, youth branding, and construction safety accents, especially beside deep navy or charcoal. The hex code #d48350 supports readable black text, making it practical for bold labels and large interface areas.

Questions about #d48350

What is #d48350 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d48350 is rgb(212, 131, 80), in HSL hsl(23, 61%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 62%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d48350?
#d48350 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and warm neutrals, which balance its mellow orange warmth without competing for attention. Use navy for stronger contrast, charcoal for a grounded look, and cream for a softer autumn palette.
Is #d48350 warm or cool?
#d48350 reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by mellow red and brown undertones. That earthy warmth gives interfaces, packaging, and seasonal campaigns an optimistic, approachable character without looking overly bright.
Does #d48350 work with black or white text?
#d48350 provides about 7.2:1 contrast with black text but only 2.9:1 with white, making black the accessible choice for normal and large text under standard WCAG contrast thresholds when readability matters.
Is #d48350 readable on white or black?
#d48350 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.16:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.