#D65700 Hex Color
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Deep, saturated, and full of heat, this orange glows without tipping into neon. The hex code #d65700 reads closer to burnt orange than tangerine, so it feels lush rather than sweet. It shines as a call to action or accent, and black text clears AA on it at about 5.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #d65700
What is #d65700 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d65700 is rgb(214, 87, 0), in HSL hsl(24, 100%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 100%, 16%.
What text color works best on #d65700?
Black text works best on #d65700, with about 5.2:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. White text falls short for small type, so keep it to large headings only.
What colors pair well with #d65700?
#d65700 pairs well with deep teal and charcoal for strong contrast, or warm cream to soften its heat. Skip reds and pinks nearby, since the two hues fight for attention.
Is #d65700 readable on white or black?
#d65700 has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.22:1 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.