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Gray Orange
Gray Orange
#D0B49BClick to copy
Gray Orange Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(208, 180, 155)Copy
HSLhsl(28, 36%, 71%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(28, 25%, 82%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 13%, 25%, 18%)Copy
Gray Orange Color Schemes
Complementary
#D0B49B
Click to copy#9BB7D0
Click to copyAnalogous
#D09B9C
Click to copy#D0CF9B
Click to copySplit Complementary
#9BD0CE
Click to copy#9B9CD0
Click to copyMonochromatic
#D0B49B
Click to copy#EDE8E4
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#AF8056
Click to copy#6C4E33
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Click to copyGray Orange WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
1.97 : 1
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Black background #000000
10.68 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.80 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
6.43 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Gray Orange Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Gray Orange Color Introduction
Definition
Gray Orange (HEX #D0B49B) has the RGB value rgb(208, 180, 155), the HSL value hsl(28°, 36%, 71%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 13%, 25%, 18%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Gray Orange is #9BB7D0, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #D09B9C and #D0CE9B that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#9BD0CE, #9B9CD0) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Gray Orange uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Gray Orange has a contrast ratio of 1.97:1 against white and 10.68:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Gray Orange has a lightness of 71% and a saturation of 36%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A Morandi color combining gray and orange tones, warm without being harsh, suited to autumn scenes for a cozy feel.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Gray Orange tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Gray Orange is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Gray Orange Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
