#D35400 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated orange packs a high-energy punch. Because it is so loud and demanding, #d35400 works best as a targeted accent or button color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays to create a balanced, modern contrast. For text, stick with black to maintain strong readability, as it offers a 5.0:1 contrast ratio against this hex code.
Questions about #d35400
What is #d35400 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d35400 is rgb(211, 84, 0), in HSL hsl(24, 100%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 100%, 17%.
What colors pair best with #d35400 for a balanced design?
Pair #d35400 with deep charcoal or dark neutral grays to create a clean, modern contrast. Because this orange is so intense, using it sparingly against a dark, muted background prevents it from overpowering the rest of your interface elements.
Is #d35400 readable on white or black?
#d35400 has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.