#D66E00 Hex Color
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This saturated orange demands attention with its intense, bold character. Because of its high energy, #d66e00 works best as a punchy 10% accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with dark teal or slate grays, which balance its natural warmth. Black text maintains excellent legibility against this shade, making it a reliable choice for high-contrast call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #d66e00
What is #d66e00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d66e00 is rgb(214, 110, 0), in HSL hsl(31, 100%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 100%, 16%.
What colors work best with #d66e00 in a design?
#d66e00 pairs effectively with deep, cool tones like dark teal or slate gray to balance its high-energy warmth. These darker neutrals provide the necessary visual anchor to prevent the intense orange from overwhelming your layout.
Is #d66e00 suitable for body text?
No, #d66e00 is not suitable for body text because its high vibrancy causes significant eye strain and fails accessibility contrast standards. Instead, reserve this bold shade for UI highlights like buttons, icons, or subtle call-to-action flourishes.
Is #d66e00 readable on white or black?
#d66e00 has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.08:1 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.