#D4A464 Hex Color

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Soft and sandy, this pastel shade of orange carries a dusty yellow undertone and stays light even at full saturation. The hex code #d4a464 shines as a dominant base in spring and autumn palettes, and black text reads clearly on it at about 9.3:1 contrast. Be careful with mixing gray into it, though, the result turns muddy fast.

Questions about #d4a464

What is #d4a464 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4a464 is rgb(212, 164, 100), in HSL hsl(34, 57%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 53%, 17%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d4a464?
#d4a464 pairs well with deep teal, charcoal, and warm navy, which give its soft warmth something to push against. For gentler, tonal combinations, try cream or terracotta.
Is #d4a464 readable on white or black?
#d4a464 has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.29:1 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.