#D95F0E Hex Color
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This saturated orange is intense and demands attention. Because it commands the eye, #d95f0e serves best as a bold accent or call-to-action button rather than a background. Pair it with charcoal gray to ground its high energy. With a contrast ratio of 5.6:1, black text remains perfectly legible against this hex code, making it a reliable choice for high-visibility UI elements.
Questions about #d95f0e
What is #d95f0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d95f0e is rgb(217, 95, 14), in HSL hsl(24, 88%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 94%, 15%.
What is the best way to use #d95f0e in interface design?
#d95f0e works best as a high-visibility accent color for primary call-to-action buttons or status indicators rather than a background. Because it commands the eye, it naturally draws user attention, especially when paired with charcoal text to ground its energy.
Is #d95f0e readable on white or black?
#d95f0e has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.59:1 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.