#D68051 Hex Color

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Warm and mellow, #d68051 is a muted orange with soft red-brown undertones. Its moderate lightness and low saturation give designs an approachable, autumn-ready feel without the force of brighter oranges. Use the hex code #d68051 as a supporting tone in food, sports, construction safety, or youth branding, paired with navy or charcoal. Black text remains highly legible.

Questions about #d68051

What is #d68051 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d68051 is rgb(214, 128, 81), in HSL hsl(21, 62%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 62%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d68051?
#d68051 pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and muted greens, which balance its warm red-brown undertones without competing with its mellow orange character across print and digital brand palettes alike. Use lighter neutrals for an airy look and dark accents for stronger definition.
Where can #d68051 work well?
#d68051 works well as a supporting color in food, sports, construction safety, and youth branding, where its muted warmth feels approachable without the visual intensity of brighter oranges in busy layouts.
Is #d68051 readable on white or black?
#d68051 has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.06:1 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.