#D87C4C Hex Color
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#d87c4c is a warm, mellow orange with muted red and brown undertones. Its moderate saturation brings optimism and creative energy without the glare of vivid orange. Use it as a supporting brand color for food, sports, autumn, or youth-focused designs. The hex code #d87c4c also supports clear black text, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #d87c4c
What is #d87c4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d87c4c is rgb(216, 124, 76), in HSL hsl(21, 64%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 65%, 15%.
How does #d87c4c read emotionally in a design?
#d87c4c reads as a warm, mellow orange because its muted red and brown undertones soften its orange base, creating an optimistic, welcoming mood without the intensity of vivid orange, making it useful in supporting visual roles.
What colors pair well with #d87c4c?
Is #d87c4c readable on white or black?
#d87c4c has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.90:1 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.