#D6440A Hex Color
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This intense, saturated reddish-orange demands immediate attention. Avoid using it as a full background, as the energy will overwhelm your interface. Instead, use this shade as a strategic 10% accent for calls to action or alert buttons. Black text maintains 4.7:1 contrast on this surface, easily meeting WCAG AA readability standards. The hex code is #d6440a.
Questions about #d6440a
What is #d6440a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6440a is rgb(214, 68, 10), in HSL hsl(17, 91%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 95%, 16%.
How should I use #d6440a in a user interface?
Apply #d6440a as a strategic accent color for call to action buttons or alert signals rather than a full background. Its high intensity is excellent for grabbing attention, but it can quickly overwhelm a design if used in large areas.
Is #d6440a readable on white or black?
#d6440a has a 4.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.69:1 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.