#D99530 Hex Color
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Golden orange with a muted, earthy feel, #d99530 sits mid-dark on the lightness scale and reads warm like autumn squash or harvest grain. It works best as a supporting tone or accent; large blocks can turn muddy, so balance it with deep teal or charcoal. Black text clears contrast standards on it with room to spare.
Questions about #d99530
What is #d99530 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d99530 is rgb(217, 149, 48), in HSL hsl(36, 69%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 78%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d99530?
Deep teal and charcoal make its warmth pop, while cream keeps things soft and food-friendly. Avoid placing it next to bright red, which flattens both shades.
Is #d99530 readable on white or black?
#d99530 has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.29:1 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.