#D9A78C Hex Color
Soft clay with a muted glow
Somewhere between pale terracotta and sun-faded clay, the hex code #d9a78c gives a dusty orange that stays mellow thanks to its low saturation. That softness suits it as a dominant base for backgrounds and packaging rather than a small accent. It looks richer against deep teal or charcoal, and black text stays readable on it with ease.
Questions about #d9a78c
What is #d9a78c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9a78c is rgb(217, 167, 140), in HSL hsl(21, 50%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 35%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d9a78c?
Is #d9a78c readable on white or black?
#d9a78c has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.85:1 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.