#D97A05 Hex Color
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Strong saturation and moderate lightness give the orange hex color #d97a05 its warm, golden-brown character. It creates energy and focus in calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use it as a small accent with navy or charcoal, rather than a full background. Black text reaches about 6.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #d97a05.
Questions about #d97a05
What is #d97a05 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d97a05 is rgb(217, 122, 5), in HSL hsl(33, 95%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 98%, 15%.
Which colors pair well with #d97a05?
Does #d97a05 look warm or cool?
#d97a05 reads as warm because its orange hue and golden-brown character suggest sunlight, spice, and autumn foliage; strong saturation adds energy and focus, making it effective for lively accents rather than quiet, expansive backgrounds.
Is #d97a05 readable on white or black?
#d97a05 has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.73:1 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.