#D85A06 Hex Color
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With strong red undertones and high saturation, #d85a06 is a warm, vivid orange that feels energetic, bold, and adventurous. The hex code suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn accents. Use it for focused accents rather than a full-page background, where its intensity can overwhelm. Black text reads most clearly on this color, meeting WCAG AA for small body copy at about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #d85a06
What is #d85a06 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d85a06 is rgb(216, 90, 6), in HSL hsl(24, 95%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 97%, 15%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d85a06?
#d85a06 pairs well with dark blue-gray, cream, and muted olive because those quieter tones balance its high saturation without competing for attention, while a pale sand background softens its red undertone for packaging, editorial layouts, and lifestyle branding.
Where does #d85a06 work best in a layout?
#d85a06 works best as a focused accent or call-to-action color, where its strong saturation draws attention without making the interface feel visually heavy in otherwise quiet layouts and compact interface components. Pair it with a restrained neutral base for buttons, badges, links, or key highlights.
Is #d85a06 readable on white or black?
#d85a06 has a 3.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.38:1 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.