#D49479 Hex Color
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#d49479 is a muted, pastel orange with warm peach and subtle brown undertones. Its light, low-saturation finish feels gentle and optimistic, making it useful for spring layouts, youth branding, food packaging, and autumn themes. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or dark teal. Black text remains highly readable, with about 8.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #d49479.
Questions about #d49479
What is #d49479 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d49479 is rgb(212, 148, 121), in HSL hsl(18, 51%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 43%, 17%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
Is #d49479 a warm or cool color?
#d49479 reads as a warm color because its muted orange base carries peach and subtle brown undertones. Its low saturation softens the warmth, giving layouts a gentle, relaxed feel rather than a bright or fiery look.
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Is #d49479 readable on white or black?
#d49479 has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.31:1 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.