#D49554 Hex Color
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This mellow orange features warm, muted undertones that avoid the harshness of overly vivid shades. With an 8.2:1 contrast ratio against black text, it provides excellent readability for UI headers or editorial accents. The hex code is #d49554. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its inherent playfulness in a more sophisticated, balanced palette.
Questions about #d49554
What is #d49554 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d49554 is rgb(212, 149, 84), in HSL hsl(30, 60%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 60%, 17%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d49554?
To ground the playful warmth of #d49554, pair it with deep, neutral tones like charcoal or slate blue. These high-contrast combinations add sophistication to the palette, preventing the orange from feeling too overwhelming or informal in professional design layouts.
Is #d49554 readable on white or black?
#d49554 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.22:1 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.