#D8951A Hex Color
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Warm and fairly saturated, #d8951a has a mellow golden-orange character with energy for playful, independent designs. The hex code #d8951a suits food packaging, sports graphics, construction safety, youth campaigns, and autumn or Halloween palettes. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent beside navy, charcoal, or deep brown. Black text remains highly readable, with about an 8.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #d8951a
What is #d8951a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8951a is rgb(216, 149, 26), in HSL hsl(39, 79%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 88%, 15%.
Which colors pair well with #d8951a?
Does #d8951a read as a warm or cool color?
#d8951a reads as a warm color because its hue sits in the golden-orange range, with strong red and yellow influence, while its moderate saturation keeps that warmth mellow rather than fluorescent for friendly accents and seasonal designs.
Where does #d8951a work well in design?
#d8951a works well as a bold accent in food packaging, sports graphics, construction safety materials, youth campaigns, and autumn or Halloween palettes. Pair it with darker neutrals when you need the golden-orange hue to stand out without overwhelming the layout.
Is #d8951a readable on white or black?
#d8951a has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.23:1 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.