#D69600 Hex Color
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#d69600 is a warm, saturated orange with mellow golden depth and an energetic feel. Its optimistic character suits food branding, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and construction safety. Use it as a strong accent with navy or charcoal, and pair it with black text for clear, accessible contrast. The hex code for this shade is #d69600.
Questions about #d69600
What is #d69600 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d69600 is rgb(214, 150, 0), in HSL hsl(42, 100%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 100%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d69600?
For a balanced palette, #d69600 pairs especially well with navy, charcoal, and deep brown, which temper its saturated golden-orange warmth while preserving a confident, energetic accent in interfaces, packaging, and promotional graphics.
How does #d69600 affect mood?
#d69600 reads as a warm color because its orange base is strengthened by a golden-yellow bias, giving interfaces and illustrations an optimistic, active character rather than a calm or icy one.
Is #d69600 readable on white or black?
#d69600 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.22:1 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.