#D87747 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #d87747 is a muted orange with earthy red undertones and moderate lightness. Its softened saturation brings optimism and creative energy without the sharpness of brighter orange. Use it as a supporting tone in food branding, sports graphics, or autumn campaigns, pairing it with deep navy. The hex code #d87747 supports black text at about 6.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #d87747
What is #d87747 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d87747 is rgb(216, 119, 71), in HSL hsl(20, 65%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 67%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d87747?
Does #d87747 read as warm or cool?
#d87747 reads as a warm color because its orange base leans toward earthy red rather than yellow-green or blue. Its muted saturation softens the effect, giving designs an inviting, grounded mood instead of bright, high-energy intensity.
Is #d87747 readable on white or black?
#d87747 has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.64:1 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.