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#D68C41 color code is #D68C41. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #d68c41.

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#D68C41 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #D68C41 is 0.3343. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.73:1 against white and 7.69:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#D68C41 on white2.73:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#D68C41 on black7.69:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #D68C412.73:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #D68C417.69:1AAA

#D68C41 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #D68C41?+
The hex code for #D68C41 is #D68C41. In RGB it's rgb(214, 140, 65), and in HSL it's hsl(30, 65%, 55%).
What is the RGB value of #D68C41?+
#D68C41 in RGB is (214, 140, 65). Written in CSS: rgb(214, 140, 65).
What is the CMYK value of #D68C41?+
#D68C41 converts to CMYK(0%, 35%, 70%, 16%) for print. Hex equivalent is #D68C41.
Is #d68c41 a warm or cool color?+
#D68C41 (#D68C41) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 30° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #d68c41 belong to?+
#D68C41 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 30°, 65%, 55% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #d68c41 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#D68C41 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.73:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #d68c41?+
The nearest Pantone match for #D68C41 (#D68C41) is 3045 C Marigold, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #D68C41 in design

Practical guidance for using #d68c41 (#D68C41) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#D68C41 (#D68C41) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #D68C41 (#D68C41) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#D68C41 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #d68c41 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#D68C41 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.