#D6A454 Hex Color
Warm golden orange with dusty clay undertones
#d6a454 is a warm, muted orange with strong golden undertones. It sits between a soft yellow and a dusty clay. This hex code works best as an accent in branding or illustration rather than a large background. It pairs well with charcoal greys to ground the energy. Black text provides high contrast here, making small UI elements perfectly readable against this medium-light tone.
Questions about #d6a454
What is #d6a454 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6a454 is rgb(214, 164, 84), in HSL hsl(37, 61%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 61%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d6a454 in a design scheme?
This warm tone works best when grounded by darker, neutral colors like charcoal or deep slate, which balance its golden energy. For a more vibrant look, try pairing it with soft teal or muted blues to create a natural, complementary contrast.
Is #d6a454 readable on white or black?
#d6a454 has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.29:1 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.