#D87538 Hex Color
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This saturated, warm orange brings a mellow energy to any design. Because it holds strong readability, black text displays clearly against it for accessible body copy. Use #d87538 as an accent color to inject optimism into sports or youth marketing layouts rather than a full background. Pair it with dark navy blues to balance its intensity and avoid the muddiness that can appear in large, solid blocks.
Questions about #d87538
What is #d87538 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d87538 is rgb(216, 117, 56), in HSL hsl(23, 67%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 74%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #d87538 for balanced designs?
Pair #d87538 with navy blue or deep charcoal to effectively ground its intensity and prevent the color from appearing muddy. Using these darker, cooler tones creates a sophisticated contrast that allows the warm orange to pop without overwhelming your layout.
Is #d87538 suitable for body text or background blocks?
While #d87538 maintains high readability against black text, it is best utilized as an accent color rather than a solid background. Large, saturated blocks of this orange can be visually tiring, so reserve it for buttons, icons, or specific graphic highlights.
Is #d87538 readable on white or black?
#d87538 has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.52:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.