#D5AE74 Hex Color
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Soft and sunlit, #d5ae74 is a muted pastel orange with golden-brown undertones. Its mellow warmth suggests optimism, creativity, and gentle energy, making it a strong supporting tone for spring palettes, baby products, food branding, and autumn themes. Use the hex code #d5ae74 with navy or charcoal, and choose black text for clear, accessible contrast on backgrounds.
Questions about #d5ae74
What is #d5ae74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5ae74 is rgb(213, 174, 116), in HSL hsl(36, 54%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 46%, 16%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
Is #d5ae74 a warm or cool color?
#d5ae74 reads as a warm color because its muted orange base carries golden-brown undertones, giving the shade a mellow glow that feels optimistic and approachable rather than bright, loud, or strongly saturated.
What colors pair well with #d5ae74?
Is #d5ae74 readable on white or black?
#d5ae74 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.13:1 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.