#D5742D Hex Color
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#d5742d is a warm, fairly saturated orange with mellow red and brown undertones. Its grounded brightness suggests optimism, creativity, and adventure without feeling loud. The hex code #d5742d works well as a supporting color for food packaging, sports graphics, autumn themes, and construction safety. Pair it with deep navy, while black text provides about 6.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #d5742d
What is #d5742d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5742d is rgb(213, 116, 45), in HSL hsl(25, 67%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 79%, 16%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d5742d?
Is #d5742d warm or cool?
#d5742d reads as a warm orange because its hue leans toward red, with mellow brown undertones that soften its brightness. That grounded warmth can suggest optimism, creativity, and adventure without the sharper energy of a vivid, pure orange.
Is #d5742d readable on white or black?
#d5742d has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.36:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.