#D9A269 Hex Color
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This warm, unsaturated orange brings a friendly, approachable glow to any design palette. Because it sits between light and medium tones, #d9a269 excels as a secondary accent rather than a dominant base. Use it alongside deep charcoal for maximum clarity, as black text provides excellent readability here. If you need to neutralize its brightness, mixing gray helps you find a more muted, balanced shade.
Questions about #d9a269
What is #d9a269 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9a269 is rgb(217, 162, 105), in HSL hsl(31, 60%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 52%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #d9a269?
Is #d9a269 readable on white or black?
#d9a269 has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.32:1 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.