#D99E5F Hex Color
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#d99e5f is a pastel orange with sandy, golden undertones. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it reads friendly rather than loud. Black text sits comfortably on it at roughly 9.0:1 contrast, which makes it a solid background for spring themes, baby products, or food packaging. Pair it with deep teal or navy for balance. The hex code #d99e5f also fits right into autumn palettes.
Questions about #d99e5f
What is #d99e5f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d99e5f is rgb(217, 158, 95), in HSL hsl(31, 62%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 56%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d99e5f?
#d99e5f pairs well with deep teal, navy, and charcoal, which add contrast against its muted warmth. Cream and sage keep the palette soft if you want a gentler look.
Is #d99e5f a warm or cool color?
#d99e5f is a warm color. Its orange base and golden undertones place it firmly on the warm side, while its low saturation and lightness soften that warmth into something mellow.
Can you use #d99e5f as a background for text?
Yes. Black text on #d99e5f reaches about 9.0:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1 for body text. White text, however, falls short and should be avoided.
Is #d99e5f readable on white or black?
#d99e5f has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.00:1 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.