#D66C46 Hex Color

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#d66c46 is a warm, fairly saturated red-orange with mellow earthiness and enough brightness to draw attention. Its energetic character suits food branding, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and safety accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. As a hex code, #d66c46 supports clear black text at about 6.1:1 contrast.

Questions about #d66c46

What is #d66c46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d66c46 is rgb(214, 108, 70), in HSL hsl(16, 64%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 67%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d66c46?
#d66c46 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted cream because these tones balance its warm red-orange energy; navy adds crisp contrast, charcoal feels grounded, and muted cream creates a softer autumn-inspired pairing.
Where does #d66c46 work best?
#d66c46 works best as an energetic supporting color in food branding, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and safety accents, where its warm red-orange tone draws attention without overwhelming the whole layout.
Is #d66c46 readable on white or black?
#d66c46 has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.09:1 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.