#D68F1F Hex Color
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This warm, saturated golden orange carries an energetic, playful spirit. It works best as an accent color to inject excitement into sports branding or seasonal autumn designs rather than as a primary background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to create high-contrast, readable layouts. Because black text maintains excellent readability against this shade, the hex code #d68f1f is a practical choice for bold, impactful typography.
Questions about #d68f1f
What is #d68f1f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d68f1f is rgb(214, 143, 31), in HSL hsl(37, 75%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 86%, 16%.
How can I best use #d68f1f in web design?
Does #d68f1f work well with dark themes?
This golden orange maintains high visibility against dark backgrounds, making it an excellent choice for call-to-action buttons or highlighted UI elements. It provides an energetic pop of color that stands out distinctly against charcoal and other near-black or deep grey tones.
Is #d68f1f readable on white or black?
#d68f1f has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.80:1 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.