#D85831 Hex Color
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This saturated, burnt orange commands attention with its intense, fiery personality. Because it leans warm, #d85831 works best as a high-impact accent rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with cool, muted teals or slate grays to balance its aggressive energy. For accessibility, this hex code provides enough contrast for readable text, though it shines brightest in UI calls to action.
Questions about #d85831
What is #d85831 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d85831 is rgb(216, 88, 49), in HSL hsl(14, 68%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 77%, 15%.
What colors pair effectively with #d85831?
Is #d85831 suitable for text on a white background?
While #d85831 provides decent contrast against white, it may fail strict WCAG accessibility standards for smaller font sizes. Use this color primarily for bold headlines, primary buttons, or illustrative accents rather than body text to ensure users can read your content comfortably.
Is #d85831 readable on white or black?
#d85831 has a 3.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.36:1 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.