#D66B05 Hex Color
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Closer to a pumpkin than a traffic cone, #d66b05 is a saturated orange with a brown undertone that keeps it mellow. That warmth makes it a natural accent: buttons, highlights, and calls to action rather than full backgrounds. It flatters deep teal and charcoal, and black text passes AA on it at about 6.0:1 contrast. The hex code #d66b05 reads autumn without costume.
Questions about #d66b05
What is #d66b05 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d66b05 is rgb(214, 107, 5), in HSL hsl(29, 95%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 98%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #d66b05?
#d66b05 pairs best with deep teal, charcoal, and cream, which balance its heat with cooler or quieter tones. Skip pastel pinks and soft yellows, which wash out next to it.
Is #d66b05 readable on white or black?
#d66b05 has a 3.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.96:1 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.