#D68B00 Hex Color
Bold amber-orange with a mellow, earthy glow
#d68b00 is a bold amber-orange hex color with warm golden undertones. It reads clearly with black text at 7.6:1 contrast, making it a strong pick for accents, autumn themes, and sports branding, though it can turn muddy as a full background.
Questions about #d68b00
What is #d68b00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d68b00 is rgb(214, 139, 0), in HSL hsl(39, 100%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 100%, 16%.
What text color works best on #d68b00?
Black text is the clear winner. #d68b00 reaches about 7.6:1 contrast against black, which passes WCAG AA for body text, while white text falls short at roughly 2.8:1.
What colors pair well with #d68b00?
Skip the obvious camel and tan pairings, which flatten this amber tone. Try deep navy or burgundy accents for a richer, more unexpected palette.
Does #d68b00 read warm or cool?
It reads warm. The heavy red and yellow saturation gives it an earthy, golden character that suits autumn and Halloween design.
Where does #d68b00 work best?
Use it as an accent or supporting tone in sports, food, and youth marketing design, or in large UI elements where black text carries the content.
Is #d68b00 readable on white or black?
#d68b00 has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.55:1 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.