#D8985F Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated orange brings a gentle warmth to any palette. Because it feels approachable and youthful, #d8985f shines as a background for branding aimed at younger audiences. It maintains high legibility with black text, making it a reliable choice for UI design. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its inherent optimism and prevent it from appearing washed out.
Questions about #d8985f
What is #d8985f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8985f is rgb(216, 152, 95), in HSL hsl(28, 61%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 56%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #d8985f for a balanced design?
#d8985f pairs beautifully with deep charcoal, slate blue, or muted navy to ground its inherent optimism. These darker, cool-toned neutrals prevent the orange from feeling washed out and provide the visual contrast necessary for professional, readable user interfaces.
Is #d8985f readable on white or black?
#d8985f has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.57:1 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.