#D97228 Hex Color
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Loud, warm orange with a burnt edge. #d97228 carries enough depth to avoid glare, which makes it a strong choice for calls to action, sports branding, and autumn layouts. It flatters deep teal and charcoal better than plain white, which washes it out. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.4:1 contrast, past the AA threshold for body text. Best used as an accent, not a full background.
Questions about #d97228
What is #d97228 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d97228 is rgb(217, 114, 40), in HSL hsl(25, 70%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 82%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d97228?
Deep teal and charcoal make #d97228 feel richer than pairing it with white, which tends to wash it out. Cream and dark brown also work for a softer, autumn-leaning palette.
Is #d97228 readable on white or black?
#d97228 has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.38:1 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.