#D68A58 Hex Color
Soft clay orange, mellow and warm
Reach for #d68a58 when a design needs warmth without loudness. This pastel orange carries soft clay and apricot undertones, so it suits spring themes, baby products, and autumn branding. Its muted saturation keeps things mellow, though wide fills can lean brown. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 7.6:1 contrast. Pair the hex code #d68a58 with deep teal, or cool the palette using what colors make gray.
Questions about #d68a58
What is #d68a58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d68a58 is rgb(214, 138, 88), in HSL hsl(24, 61%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 59%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d68a58?
Its complement is a muted blue around #5884d6, and deep teal or charcoal also make it feel grounded. For softer schemes, try cream or sage alongside it.
Is black or white text easier to read on #d68a58?
Black text is the clear choice, with about 7.6:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body copy. White text drops to roughly 2.8:1 and fails for small type.
Is #d68a58 readable on white or black?
#d68a58 has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.63:1 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.