#D49B35 Hex Color
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This golden-orange shade pairs best as a bold accent against deep charcoal or navy blues rather than competing with other bright colors. Its warm, saturated tone provides high legibility for text, as black creates a strong 8.5:1 contrast ratio. Because this hue commands attention, it works effectively for call-to-action buttons or highlights. The hex code for this warm orange is #d49b35.
Questions about #d49b35
What is #d49b35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d49b35 is rgb(212, 155, 53), in HSL hsl(38, 65%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 75%, 17%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
How should I use #d49b35 in a UI design?
#d49b35 functions best as a high-contrast accent color rather than a primary background shade. Its saturated golden tone draws the eye immediately, making it a perfect choice for call-to-action buttons or highlights set against deep navy or dark charcoal UI elements.
Is #d49b35 readable on white or black?
#d49b35 has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.53:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.