#D9994E Hex Color
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This mellow orange balances warmth with a slightly muted, desaturated quality that prevents it from feeling overwhelming. Use #d9994e as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base to keep designs grounded. It pairs well with deep charcoal or slate blue, creating a high-contrast look that remains accessible for body text. The hex code for this soft, golden shade is #d9994e.
Questions about #d9994e
What is #d9994e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9994e is rgb(217, 153, 78), in HSL hsl(32, 65%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 64%, 15%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d9994e?
#d9994e relies on its muted, desaturated quality to pair effectively with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or cool slate blue. These darker tones ground the orange, preventing it from appearing too bright or aggressive in professional web layouts.
Is #d9994e readable on white or black?
#d9994e has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.61:1 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.