#D8892F Hex Color
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Muted and medium-dark, this orange leans amber with a soft brown undertone. It feels warm and easygoing rather than loud, which suits autumn packaging, food branding, and sports gear. The hex code #d8892f works best as an accent or supporting tone, since large blocks of it can read heavy. Black text passes contrast checks on it.
Questions about #d8892f
What is #d8892f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8892f is rgb(216, 137, 47), in HSL hsl(32, 68%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 78%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d8892f?
Deep navy, forest green, and warm cream all flatter #d8892f and keep its amber undertone feeling rich. It reads warmer and fuller against dark tones than against plain white.
Is #d8892f readable on white or black?
#d8892f has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.53:1 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.