#D85C1A Hex Color
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Bold and strongly saturated, #d85c1a is a warm orange with red-brown undertones and medium brightness. Its energetic character suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn campaigns, but it can dominate large backgrounds. Use it as a small accent against deep navy or charcoal; black text reaches about 5.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #d85c1a.
Questions about #d85c1a
What is #d85c1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d85c1a is rgb(216, 92, 26), in HSL hsl(21, 79%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 88%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d85c1a?
Is #d85c1a warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#d85c1a reads as warm orange because its red-brown undertones add heat and depth. Its strong saturation feels energetic and confident, making it suitable for calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn-focused designs.
Is #d85c1a readable on white or black?
#d85c1a has a 3.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.46:1 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.