#D87546 Hex Color
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This muted, earthy orange carries a warm, baked quality that avoids the neon intensity of standard citrus hues. #d87546 works best as a primary accent rather than a full-page background, where its character feels grounded and accessible. Because it maintains strong contrast against black, it shines in typography or line art. Pair it with charcoal greys to highlight its mellow undertones in branding projects. The hex code is #d87546.
Questions about #d87546
What is #d87546 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d87546 is rgb(216, 117, 70), in HSL hsl(19, 65%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 68%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d87546?
This earthy tone works best when grounded by dark, neutral colors like charcoal or deep espresso to balance its natural warmth. You can also pair it with cream or soft off-whites to create a sophisticated, vintage-inspired palette for branding projects.
Is #d87546 suitable for text on a white background?
The color #d87546 typically fails standard accessibility requirements for readability when used as small text on white backgrounds. It is much better suited for high-contrast accents, large display fonts, or as a vibrant foreground color against dark, muted charcoal backgrounds.
Is #d87546 readable on white or black?
#d87546 has a 3.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.55:1 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.