#D9A460 Hex Color
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The hex code #d9a460 is a soft, muted orange with golden tan undertones. Its medium-light value feels warm, youthful, and optimistic without bright orange’s intensity. Use it as a dominant background for spring, autumn, food, or youth-focused designs, pairing it with deep navy or brown. Black text reads clearly at about 9.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #d9a460
What is #d9a460 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9a460 is rgb(217, 164, 96), in HSL hsl(34, 61%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 56%, 15%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
How does #d9a460 work with other colors?
#d9a460 pairs well with deep navy, dark brown, cream, and muted blue-green accents because its warm golden-orange base benefits from cool or earthy contrast. Use it as a background for a welcoming, seasonal palette.
Is #d9a460 a warm or cool color?
#d9a460 reads as a warm color because its orange base and golden tan undertones create a cozy, sunny impression rather than a crisp or icy one. Its muted saturation keeps the warmth approachable instead of loud.
Where does #d9a460 work well in design?
#d9a460 works well as a dominant background or accent for spring and autumn themes, food packaging, lifestyle graphics, and youth-focused projects where a warm, optimistic tone matters more than high-energy brightness.
Is #d9a460 readable on white or black?
#d9a460 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.42:1 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.