#D99A60 Hex Color

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A mellow pastel orange with warm golden-brown undertones, #d99a60 brings softness and optimism without feeling sugary. Its muted saturation suits spring layouts, youth branding, food packaging, and autumn themes. Use it as a supporting 30% tone beside navy or cream; black text remains highly readable on it. The hex code for this warm orange is #d99a60.

Questions about #d99a60

What is #d99a60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d99a60 is rgb(217, 154, 96), in HSL hsl(29, 61%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 56%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d99a60?
Pair #d99a60 with navy, cream, or charcoal for balanced palettes. Navy adds crisp contrast, cream keeps the combination soft, and charcoal supports readable text without competing with the warm orange.
Where does #d99a60 work well?
Use #d99a60 as a supporting accent in spring layouts, youth-focused branding, food packaging, and autumn-themed designs. Its muted saturation adds warmth and optimism without the sugary intensity of a brighter orange, so it works best alongside calmer neutrals.
Is #d99a60 readable on white or black?
#d99a60 has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.74:1 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.