#D05819 Hex Color
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Reach for #d05819 when a design needs a bold orange that holds its own. This strong, saturated shade reads warm and a little loud, which suits calls to action, sports branding, and autumn palettes. Black text on it hits about 5.1:1 contrast, passing WCAG AA. Best used as an accent, since at full-page scale it can overwhelm.
Questions about #d05819
What is #d05819 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d05819 is rgb(208, 88, 25), in HSL hsl(21, 79%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 88%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d05819?
Deep teal and navy blue make this orange glow through strong contrast, while cream softens it into something warmer and more rustic. Skip bright reds nearby, since the two hues compete for attention.
Is #d05819 readable on white or black?
#d05819 has a 4.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.09:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.