#D97C04 Hex Color
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#d97c04 is a strong, saturated orange with real heat to it. The hex code holds its own at any size, which suits calls to action, sports branding, and autumn themes. It can overwhelm as a full background, so lean on it as an accent or balance it with deep navy.
Questions about #d97c04
What is #d97c04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d97c04 is rgb(217, 124, 4), in HSL hsl(34, 96%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 98%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d97c04?
Deep navy makes this orange read richer than white does, and charcoal keeps it grounded. Treat it as a small accent so it never swamps the rest of the layout.
Is #d97c04 readable on white or black?
#d97c04 has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.83:1 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.