#D48C44 Hex Color
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Muted and approachable, #d48c44 sits as a soft, earthy orange with warm undertones. It provides excellent readability for body text when paired with black, making it a reliable choice for long-form UI content. Because of its desaturated character, use this hex code as a balanced supporting tone rather than a dominant background. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal to ground its natural, adventurous energy.
Questions about #d48c44
What is #d48c44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d48c44 is rgb(212, 140, 68), in HSL hsl(30, 63%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 68%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d48c44?
#d48c44 pairs beautifully with deep charcoal to ground its natural energy and balance its warmth. It also works as an inviting accent against neutral off-whites or soft greys, providing a sophisticated look for UI design that avoids the intensity of pure orange.
Is #d48c44 readable on white or black?
#d48c44 has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.63:1 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.