#DA7D18 Hex Color
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#da7d18 is a saturated, warm orange with strong golden-brown undertones and a moderately dark value. Its bright energy suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn accents. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full-page background, and choose black text: this hex code provides about 6.9:1 contrast for clear small body copy.
Questions about #da7d18
What is #da7d18 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #da7d18 is rgb(218, 125, 24), in HSL hsl(31, 80%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 89%, 15%.
Which colors pair well with #da7d18?
Does black text meet WCAG AA on #da7d18?
Black text on #da7d18 reaches about a 6.9:1 contrast ratio, exceeding the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for normal body text, so it suits readable labels, paragraphs, and interface controls when font size and weight remain appropriate.
Where does #da7d18 work best in a layout?
Use #da7d18 as a small accent for calls to action, badges, icons, food packaging, or sports graphics, because its high saturation draws attention quickly; reserve large background areas for designs that can handle its visual heat.
Is #da7d18 readable on white or black?
#da7d18 has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.92:1 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.