#D48D53 Hex Color
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Reach for #d48d53 when a design needs warmth without volume. This mellow orange carries caramel and brown undertones, giving it a dusty, friendly feel that suits autumn themes, food packaging, and kids’ branding. It holds up as a dominant background color since black text reads clearly on it at about 7.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with deep teal to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #d48d53
What is #d48d53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d48d53 is rgb(212, 141, 83), in HSL hsl(27, 60%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 61%, 17%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d48d53?
Deep teal creates a strong complementary contrast with #d48d53, while cream and warm brown build a softer autumn palette. Charcoal also grounds it nicely in UI layouts.
Is #d48d53 readable on white or black?
#d48d53 has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.73:1 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.