#D49855 Hex Color
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Soft and mellow, #d49855 is a warm pastel orange with golden-brown undertones. Its gentle saturation suggests optimism, youth, and playful energy without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone for autumn branding, food packaging, or spring backgrounds, pairing it with deep navy or warm cream. The hex code #d49855 also supports readable black text at about 8.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #d49855
What is #d49855 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d49855 is rgb(212, 152, 85), in HSL hsl(32, 60%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 60%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d49855?
Is #d49855 warm or cool?
#d49855 reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by golden-brown undertones. Its gentle saturation keeps the warmth approachable rather than intense, giving designs an optimistic, mellow, and lightly playful mood.
Where can #d49855 work well?
Use #d49855 as a supporting color in autumn branding, food packaging, or spring backgrounds where its soft orange warmth adds energy without overpowering the design. Pair it with darker accents for structure and cream tones for a lighter seasonal feel.
Is #d49855 readable on white or black?
#d49855 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.42:1 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.