#D88D16 Hex Color
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Reach for #d88d16 when packaging or sports branding needs warmth without neon glare. This golden orange is fairly saturated yet mellow, with a turmeric-like richness that suits autumn themes and youth marketing. It looks richer against deep teal than the expected blue. Black text on the hex code #d88d16 reaches about 7.7:1 contrast, so small body text stays readable.
Questions about #d88d16
What is #d88d16 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d88d16 is rgb(216, 141, 22), in HSL hsl(37, 82%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 90%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d88d16?
Deep teal makes #d88d16 feel richer than the usual blue pairing, while charcoal and cream keep it grounded. Treat it as a 10 percent accent so its energy stays sharp.
Is #d88d16 readable on white or black?
#d88d16 has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.74:1 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.