#D69928 Hex Color
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This golden-orange shade carries a warm, earthy weight that feels less aggressive than primary orange. Because it sits at a mid-range saturation, #d69928 works best as a 10 percent accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays or navy blue to ground its energy. This hex code provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible.
Questions about #d69928
What is #d69928 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d69928 is rgb(214, 153, 40), in HSL hsl(39, 69%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 81%, 16%.
Why does #d69928 work well as an accent color?
Because #d69928 carries significant saturation without the aggression of primary orange, it serves as a perfect 10 percent highlight. It creates a focal point that directs attention while remaining grounded enough to pair with charcoal or navy blue.
Is #d69928 readable on white or black?
#d69928 has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.44:1 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.