#D58848 Hex Color
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Muted and earthy, this unsaturated orange captures an approachable warmth without feeling aggressive. It serves best as a 10% accent in design, where it pairs surprisingly well with slate blue or charcoal gray. Avoid using it for large backgrounds, as it can appear muddy. Because it maintains a strong 7.4:1 contrast ratio against black, you can safely use the hex code #d58848 for legible, high-contrast typography.
Questions about #d58848
What is #d58848 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d58848 is rgb(213, 136, 72), in HSL hsl(27, 63%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 66%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d58848?
This earthy orange pairs best with slate blue or charcoal gray to balance its warmth. Because the color is somewhat muted, it functions effectively as a 10% accent against these cool-toned neutrals, creating a sophisticated and grounded visual contrast.
Is #d58848 suitable for website text?
Yes, #d58848 provides a strong 7.4:1 contrast ratio against black, which meets accessibility standards for legible typography. You can confidently use it for headings or buttons, though it may appear slightly muddy if applied as a large, full-page background color.
Is #d58848 readable on white or black?
#d58848 has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.44:1 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.