#D6A96F Hex Color

Warm earthy amber with sandy undertones

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This unsaturated, muted orange sits comfortably between a sandy beige and a warm apricot. The hex code #d6a96f pairs effectively with deep charcoal or navy text to maintain high readability. It functions well as a grounding base for organic branding or playful UI elements, though it can appear muddy when placed against muted cool tones. Use it sparingly to inject warmth without overpowering your layout.

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What is #d6a96f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #d6a96f is rgb(214, 169, 111), in HSL hsl(34, 56%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 48%, 16%.

What colors pair well with #d6a96f?

#d6a96f works best when contrasted against deep, cool-toned neutrals to ground its inherent warmth. For a balanced, professional look, pair it with charcoal or deep navy text, which helps maintain high readability while highlighting the sandy apricot undertones.

Is #d6a96f readable on white or black?

#d6a96f has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.76:1 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.

#D6A96F Hex Color

Warm earthy amber with sandy undertones

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