#D68600 Hex Color
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With its strong saturation and medium-dark lightness, #d68600 is a warm orange with golden yellow undertones. The hex code #d68600 brings energy and attention to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn palettes. Use it as a small accent with navy or charcoal, and pair it with black text for accessible contrast.
Questions about #d68600
What is #d68600 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d68600 is rgb(214, 134, 0), in HSL hsl(38, 100%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 100%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d68600?
Is #d68600 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#d68600 reads as a warm orange because its strong red and yellow balance produces golden undertones, giving designs an energetic, inviting mood that suits attention-getting accents more than quiet, understated backgrounds.
Is #d68600 readable on white or black?
#d68600 has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.26:1 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.