#D6A25F Hex Color
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A mellow, muted orange with warm golden undertones, this color offers a gentle and optimistic feel. The hex code for this shade is #d6a25f. Because it lacks high saturation, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground the warmth and ensure high legibility for text.
Questions about #d6a25f
What is #d6a25f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6a25f is rgb(214, 162, 95), in HSL hsl(34, 59%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 56%, 16%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d6a25f?
Is #d6a25f suitable for text on websites?
Using #d6a25f for large text or decorative elements works well, but it generally fails standard accessibility contrast tests against white backgrounds. Pair it with dark, high-contrast text like espresso or charcoal to ensure your content remains readable for all users.
Is #d6a25f readable on white or black?
#d6a25f has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.19:1 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.