#D4A68E Hex Color
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This dusty orange reads as a soft, unsaturated pastel with warm, earthy undertones. It provides a mellow, accessible alternative to bright, aggressive hues. Because black text maintains excellent readability against it, #d4a68e works as a base color for UI backgrounds or autumn-themed packaging. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to prevent it from looking washed out against lighter neutrals.
Questions about #d4a68e
What is #d4a68e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4a68e is rgb(212, 166, 142), in HSL hsl(21, 45%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 33%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d4a68e?
#d4a68e creates a balanced aesthetic when paired with charcoal or deep slate, which prevents the color from appearing washed out. You can also ground this soft, earthy hue by introducing richer tones like terracotta or deep brown to add depth to your palette.
Is #d4a68e readable on white or black?
#d4a68e has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.64:1 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.