#D98F38 Hex Color
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Somewhere between caramel and pumpkin, this mellow orange carries a baked, golden warmth instead of a bright citrus punch. The hex code #d98f38 works best as an accent or supporting tone, since it can turn muddy across large areas. It pairs well with deep teal or charcoal, and black text passes WCAG AA on top of it.
Questions about #d98f38
What is #d98f38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d98f38 is rgb(217, 143, 56), in HSL hsl(32, 68%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 74%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d98f38?
Deep teal, charcoal, and cream all flatter #d98f38. Its warm, grounded character stays balanced when set against cool dark tones.
Is #d98f38 readable on white or black?
#d98f38 has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.93:1 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.