#D65317 Hex Color

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This saturated, high-intensity orange commands immediate attention, functioning best as a bold accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays to ground its inherent energy. Because it maintains a contrast ratio of 5.1:1, black text remains highly readable over it. The hex code for this vibrant shade is #d65317.

Questions about #d65317

What is #d65317 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d65317 is rgb(214, 83, 23), in HSL hsl(19, 81%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 89%, 16%.
What colors pair best with #d65317?
This vibrant orange thrives when grounded by dark, cool neutrals. Pair #d65317 with charcoal or deep slate to balance its intensity, or use a soft cream for a balanced, high-contrast look that keeps text readable.
Is #d65317 readable on white or black?
#d65317 has a 4.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.10:1 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.