#D05C23 Hex Color
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#d05c23 is a strong, warm orange with red-brown undertones and enough saturation to feel energetic without looking neon. Its bold character suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn accents. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background; black text reads clearly on this hex code at about 5.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #d05c23
What is #d05c23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d05c23 is rgb(208, 92, 35), in HSL hsl(20, 71%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 83%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d05c23?
Is #d05c23 warm or cool?
#d05c23 reads distinctly warm because its orange base leans toward red and its strong saturation adds heat and visual urgency, making it useful for energetic campaigns and seasonal palettes rather than restrained neutral layouts.
Is #d05c23 readable on white or black?
#d05c23 has a 4.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.23:1 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.