#D8A587 Hex Color
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Somewhere between peach and terracotta, this dusty orange looks like clay mixed with cream. Its low saturation gives it a mellow, friendly feel that suits spring backgrounds and youth branding. Black text reads clearly on the hex code #d8a587, about 9.7:1 contrast, so it works well behind body copy. Pair it with deep teal for a richer, less obvious scheme.
Questions about #d8a587
What is #d8a587 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8a587 is rgb(216, 165, 135), in HSL hsl(22, 51%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 38%, 15%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d8a587?
Deep teal and navy make #d8a587 feel richer, while olive and cream keep it soft and natural. Avoid pale pinks, which tend to wash it out.
Is #d8a587 readable on white or black?
#d8a587 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.65:1 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.