#D95E16 Hex Color
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This saturated, high-energy orange demands attention without being abrasive. Because of its intensity, #d95e16 works best as an accent color for calls to action or sports branding rather than a full background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its warmth. With a contrast ratio of 5.6:1, this hex code meets accessibility standards for readable black text.
Questions about #d95e16
What is #d95e16 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d95e16 is rgb(217, 94, 22), in HSL hsl(22, 82%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 90%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #d95e16?
Pair #d95e16 with deep neutrals like charcoal or slate gray to ground its high intensity. These dark, muted tones prevent the orange from feeling overwhelming while maintaining a sharp, professional contrast that makes your design elements stand out.
Is #d95e16 readable on white or black?
#d95e16 has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.56:1 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.