#D7AD74 Hex Color
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The hex code #d7ad74 is a muted, warm orange with golden beige undertones. Its lightness and low saturation create a mellow, softly glowing feel suited to spring, autumn, food, and youth-focused branding. Use it as a supporting background with dark text, which achieves about 10.1:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #d7ad74
What is #d7ad74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d7ad74 is rgb(215, 173, 116), in HSL hsl(35, 55%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 46%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d7ad74?
#d7ad74 pairs well with charcoal text, deep brown, muted sage, and dusty blue. Its warm golden-beige base benefits from cooler or darker companions that add contrast without overpowering its soft, low-saturation character.
What mood and uses suit #d7ad74?
#d7ad74 brings mellow warmth through its muted orange base and golden-beige undertones, making it suitable for autumn-inspired layouts, food packaging concepts, welcoming editorial accents, and youth-oriented branding that needs color without high visual intensity.
Is #d7ad74 readable on white or black?
#d7ad74 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.11:1 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.