#D98022 Hex Color
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Warm and fairly saturated, #d98022 has a mellow orange character with subtle brown undertones. It brings optimism, independence, and adventure to food packaging, sports graphics, construction safety, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent with navy or charcoal. Black text remains highly legible, making this hex code practical for readable labels and displays.
Questions about #d98022
What is #d98022 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d98022 is rgb(217, 128, 34), in HSL hsl(31, 73%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 84%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d98022?
Is #d98022 warm or cool?
#d98022 reads as a warm color because its orange base dominates, while the subtle brown undertone makes it feel more grounded and mellow than a bright, yellow-leaning orange; use it to convey energy without a neon look.
Is #d98022 readable on white or black?
#d98022 has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.06:1 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.