#D8A17A Hex Color
A mellow and approachable dusty orange
This desaturated, dusty orange feels mellow and approachable. Because of its light-medium value and warm undertones, #d8a17a provides excellent readability for black text, making it a reliable background choice for UI designs. It pairs well with deep forest greens or slate blues to ground its optimism. Avoid using it alongside bright, pure whites, where it can look slightly washed out.
Questions about #d8a17a
What is #d8a17a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8a17a is rgb(216, 161, 122), in HSL hsl(25, 55%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 44%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d8a17a?
#d8a17a works best when grounded by deep, cool tones that contrast its inherent warmth. Use it alongside a rich forest green or a muted slate blue to create a balanced, professional, and visually grounded design scheme.
Is #d8a17a suitable for text backgrounds?
#d8a17a serves as an excellent background for black text because of its moderate light-medium value. It provides enough contrast to remain legible without the harshness of a pure white or cream background, creating a softer and more inviting user interface experience.
Is #d8a17a readable on white or black?
#d8a17a has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.29:1 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.