#D9A066 Hex Color
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#d9a066 is a soft, muted orange with warm tan and peach undertones. Its low saturation creates a mellow, welcoming mood suited to spring palettes, baby products, food branding, and autumn themes. Use it as a supporting background with deep navy or dark brown, and pair it with black text for accessible readability. The hex code for this color is #d9a066.
Questions about #d9a066
What is #d9a066 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9a066 is rgb(217, 160, 102), in HSL hsl(30, 60%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 53%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9a066?
#d9a066 pairs well with deep navy, dark brown, cream, and muted green, which balance its warm peach-tan base without making a palette feel harsh in backgrounds, packaging, or seasonal layouts. Use it as a supporting background or warm accent.
Is #d9a066 warm or cool?
#d9a066 reads as a warm, muted orange because its red and green values outweigh its blue component, while its low saturation keeps the warmth gentle rather than vivid across larger areas. It works especially well in gentle packaging, food branding, and autumn-inspired layouts.
Is #d9a066 readable on white or black?
#d9a066 has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.17:1 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.