#D7AD9C Hex Color
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The hex code #d7ad9c is a light, dusty orange with warm peach and muted brown undertones. Its low saturation creates a mellow, gentle feel suited to spring visuals, baby products, food packaging, and youth-focused branding. Use it as a soft supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; black text also achieves strong readable contrast on this color.
Questions about #d7ad9c
What is #d7ad9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d7ad9c is rgb(215, 173, 156), in HSL hsl(17, 42%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 27%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d7ad9c?
Pair #d7ad9c with navy for crisp contrast, or use charcoal text for a softer, grounded palette. Its muted warmth also sits comfortably beside cream, sage, or dark brown accents in packaging and editorial layouts.
Does #d7ad9c read as warm or cool?
#d7ad9c reads warm because its orange base is softened by peach and brown undertones, while its low saturation keeps the impression gentle rather than vivid. That balance suits welcoming interfaces, seasonal campaigns, and products aimed at younger audiences.
Is #d7ad9c readable on white or black?
#d7ad9c has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.34:1 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.