#D48A50 Hex Color

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#d48a50 is a warm, mellow orange with muted saturation and subtle brown undertones. Its earthy lightness suggests optimism, independence, and a practical sense of adventure. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in food, beverage, autumn, or youth-focused designs, though it can look muddy across large areas. Black text reads clearly on it for accessible body copy.

Questions about #d48a50

What is #d48a50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d48a50 is rgb(212, 138, 80), in HSL hsl(26, 61%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 62%, 17%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d48a50 in a working palette?
Pair #d48a50 with navy for a sharper, more independent feel, or use charcoal for grounded contrast. Cream and muted olive soften its warmth, while pale gray helps keep layouts clean without making the orange look brighter than it is.
Is #d48a50 readable on white or black?
#d48a50 has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.55:1 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.