#D49C65 Hex Color
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#d49c65 is a soft, muted orange with warm brown and golden undertones. Its light, mellow finish suggests gentleness, optimism, and youthful energy without feeling loud. Use it as a dominant background for autumn, food, baby, or youth-focused designs, pairing it with deep navy for contrast. Black text reaches about 8.7:1 contrast, making this hex code practical for accessible layouts.
Questions about #d49c65
What is #d49c65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d49c65 is rgb(212, 156, 101), in HSL hsl(30, 56%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 52%, 17%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #d49c65?
Deep navy creates strong contrast with #d49c65, while cream, warm white, and muted brown keep the palette gentle and grounded; use navy for headings or accents and lighter neutrals for spacious backgrounds.
Is #d49c65 warm or cool?
#d49c65 reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by brown and golden undertones. Its mellow saturation keeps that warmth approachable rather than bright, making it useful for welcoming autumn palettes and gentle youth branding.
Is #d49c65 readable on white or black?
#d49c65 has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.74:1 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.