#D97031 Hex Color
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This saturated orange is bold and beaming, perfect for demanding attention in a layout. Because of its intensity, #d97031 functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays or midnight blues. Since black text provides excellent contrast against this hex code, it remains a strong choice for call to action buttons and alerts.
Questions about #d97031
What is #d97031 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d97031 is rgb(217, 112, 49), in HSL hsl(23, 69%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 77%, 15%.
What colors pair best with #d97031 for professional designs?
Because #d97031 is a high-energy orange, it balances perfectly against deep, cooling neutrals like charcoal or midnight blue. These dark tones ground the intensity of the orange, preventing it from overwhelming your layout while ensuring text remains readable.
Is #d97031 readable on white or black?
#d97031 has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.31:1 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.