#D6AF90 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated shade of orange offers a mellow warmth perfect for backgrounds where standard neutrals feel too clinical. Because #d6af90 is so muted, it risks washing out against stark white, so pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue for better definition. Its softness reads well in baby-focused branding or autumn-themed layouts. Black text provides excellent legibility over this hex code, ensuring your copy remains accessible.
Questions about #d6af90
What is #d6af90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6af90 is rgb(214, 175, 144), in HSL hsl(27, 46%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 33%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d6af90?
Because #d6af90 is so desaturated and soft, it relies on contrast for definition. It pairs beautifully with charcoal or slate blue to keep the design grounded, or with deep burgundy to lean into an autumn-inspired, cohesive color scheme.
Is #d6af90 readable on white or black?
#d6af90 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.39:1 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.