#D98322 Hex Color
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This warm, saturated orange feels approachable and energetic without being aggressive. It works best as a punchy accent color or for iconography rather than a full page background, where it can overwhelm the eye. For strong legibility, pair it with black text, as the contrast ratio is excellent. The hex code for this shade is #d98322.
Questions about #d98322
What is #d98322 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d98322 is rgb(217, 131, 34), in HSL hsl(32, 73%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 84%, 15%.
Does #d98322 work well as a primary background color?
Avoid using #d98322 as a full-page background because its high saturation can quickly overwhelm the eye and strain user focus. It is significantly more effective as a vibrant, punchy accent for icons, buttons, or calls-to-action that require immediate visual attention.
Is #d98322 readable on white or black?
#d98322 has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.21:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.