#DA6812 Hex Color
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The hex code #da6812 is a saturated, warm orange with a red-leaning, earthy undertone. Its medium-dark brightness brings energy and urgency without the neon glare of lighter oranges, making it effective for calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and autumn accents. Black text has about 6.0:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #da6812
What is #da6812 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #da6812 is rgb(218, 104, 18), in HSL hsl(26, 85%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 92%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #da6812?
For balanced palettes, #da6812 pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and muted teal, which temper its high saturation while preserving warmth across branding, packaging, sports graphics, and digital interface accents. Navy creates sharper contrast, while cream makes the combination feel friendlier and less forceful.
Where does #da6812 work best in a design?
#da6812 works best as a focused accent, call-to-action color, or supporting tone rather than a full-page background, because its strong saturation demands attention and can feel heavy across large surfaces. It suits sports, construction safety graphics, food packaging, youth campaigns, and autumn themes where energy matters.
What mood does #da6812 create?
#da6812 creates an energetic, adventurous mood through its high saturation and medium-dark value, while its slightly earthy red-orange cast keeps the color grounded and more robust than a pale or neon orange. It can suggest action and optimism in campaign graphics without losing a practical, outdoors-oriented feel.
Is #da6812 readable on white or black?
#da6812 has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.96:1 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.