#D8AC81 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated orange offers a soft and mellow alternative to standard neutrals. The hex code #d8ac81 provides a warm base that feels approachable for autumn branding or baby products. Because black text maintains a high 10.1:1 contrast ratio against this tone, it functions effectively as a readable background for web layouts. Pair it with dark slate grays to ground the color.
Questions about #d8ac81
What is #d8ac81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8ac81 is rgb(216, 172, 129), in HSL hsl(30, 53%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 40%, 15%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #d8ac81 in a design scheme?
#d8ac81 works best when grounded by dark, cool-toned neutrals to balance its inherent warmth. Pairing it with a deep charcoal or slate gray creates a sophisticated contrast that keeps the overall palette from appearing too muddy or washed out.
Is #d8ac81 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #d8ac81 as a text color on white backgrounds does not meet standard web accessibility guidelines because it lacks sufficient contrast. It functions much more effectively as a background color, where black or dark brown text maintains excellent legibility.
Is #d8ac81 readable on white or black?
#d8ac81 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.13:1 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.