#D15400 Hex Color
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This high-energy, saturated orange demands attention with its intense, warm character. Because it is so loud, #d15400 works best as a 10% accent color rather than a large background, where it can easily overwhelm the viewer. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal grays for a modern, industrial look. The hex code for this bold orange is #d15400, which offers enough contrast to support readable black text.
Questions about #d15400
What is #d15400 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d15400 is rgb(209, 84, 0), in HSL hsl(24, 100%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 100%, 18%.
How should I use #d15400 in a design project?
#d15400 works best as a 10% accent color rather than a primary background because its high intensity can easily overwhelm the viewer. Use it for call-to-action buttons or small visual elements to draw attention without creating fatigue.
What colors pair well with #d15400 for a modern look?
This bold orange creates a sophisticated, industrial aesthetic when paired with charcoal or deep, neutral grays. These darker tones ground the saturation of #d15400, balancing its warmth while maintaining a clean, professional visual hierarchy on the page.
Is #d15400 readable on white or black?
#d15400 has a 4.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.97:1 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.