#D97144 Hex Color
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Reach for #d97144 when a layout calls for a burnt orange that feels mellow instead of loud. Its moderate saturation reads earthy, closer to terracotta than neon, which suits food packaging, sports branding, and autumn campaigns. Black text hits about 6.4:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with deep teal, or darken it a few steps and it drifts toward what colors make brown.
Questions about #d97144
What is #d97144 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d97144 is rgb(217, 113, 68), in HSL hsl(18, 66%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 69%, 15%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d97144?
Deep teal and navy make its warmth pop, while cream softens it for larger surfaces like packaging or posters. Darkened a few steps, it blends into earthy brown palettes for autumn themes.
Is #d97144 readable on white or black?
#d97144 has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.39:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.