#D68324 Hex Color
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#d68324 is a punchy, warm orange with a mellow, golden character. Because it sits on the brighter side of mid-tone, it works best as a 10% accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays or midnight blues, which stabilize its high-energy feel. The hex code for this shade is #d68324, and it offers excellent contrast for readable black text.
Questions about #d68324
What is #d68324 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d68324 is rgb(214, 131, 36), in HSL hsl(32, 71%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 83%, 16%.
Is #d68324 suitable for large blocks of text?
#d68324 works best as an accent color because it is quite bright, which makes it challenging to use for large blocks of body text while meeting contrast standards. It provides excellent readability when paired with high-contrast text like black or very dark charcoal.
What colors pair best with #d68324?
This warm golden orange pairs exceptionally well with cool, grounded neutrals to stabilize its high energy. Use it alongside deep tones like navy or slate gray to create a professional look that prevents the color from feeling too overwhelming on the screen.
Is #d68324 readable on white or black?
#d68324 has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.13:1 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.