#D8945F Hex Color
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#d8945f is a muted, pastel orange with warm terracotta undertones and a mellow, sunlit feel. Its soft saturation suggests gentleness and optimism without the energy of brighter orange, making it useful for autumn palettes, food branding, youth marketing, and baby products. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or deep teal; black text remains highly readable at about 8.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #d8945f.
Questions about #d8945f
What is #d8945f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8945f is rgb(216, 148, 95), in HSL hsl(26, 61%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 56%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d8945f?
#d8945f pairs well with cream, deep teal, charcoal, and muted brown, creating palettes that balance its warm terracotta cast with softer or cooler contrast. Use cream for a gentle look, deep teal for stronger contrast, and charcoal for grounding.
Is #d8945f warm or cool?
#d8945f reads as a warm color because its muted orange base carries terracotta undertones and a sunlit appearance. Its softened saturation keeps the warmth gentle rather than bright or fiery.
Does #d8945f work with black text?
#d8945f provides strong readability with black text, reaching about an 8.3:1 contrast ratio and meeting WCAG AA and AAA for normal text. Check the final text size and weight in context, especially for smaller labels.
Is #d8945f readable on white or black?
#d8945f has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.32:1 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.