#D17500 Hex Color
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A bold, saturated orange with a heavy dose of golden warmth, #d17500 demands immediate attention. This high-energy shade works best as a small accent rather than a full background, where it can easily overwhelm a layout. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to ground its intensity. The hex code #d17500 offers enough contrast for legible black text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or highlights.
Questions about #d17500
What is #d17500 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d17500 is rgb(209, 117, 0), in HSL hsl(34, 100%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 100%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d17500?
Is #d17500 suitable for large UI elements?
This shade is generally too intense for large backgrounds and performs better as a focused accent. Using #d17500 for buttons, hover states, or icons draws the eye immediately without fatiguing the user during longer browsing sessions.
Is #d17500 readable on white or black?
#d17500 has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.25:1 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.