#D79F56 Hex Color

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Not a bright pumpkin orange, #d79f56 is a muted caramel shade with yellow undertones. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, which makes it a safe background color for spring themes, packaging, and youth branding. Black text reads at about 9:1 contrast, comfortably past WCAG AA. For pairing, deep teal brings out its warmth. Browse similar orange shades to compare. The hex code #d79f56 also fits autumn and Halloween palettes.

Questions about #d79f56

What is #d79f56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d79f56 is rgb(215, 159, 86), in HSL hsl(34, 62%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 60%, 16%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d79f56?
Deep teal and navy both sharpen #d79f56, since their coolness offsets its yellow undertones. Chocolate brown and cream work for a softer, earthier palette.
Is #d79f56 readable on white or black?
#d79f56 has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.98:1 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.