#DB6E00 Hex Color
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Strong and saturated, #db6e00 is a warm orange with golden-red undertones and enough brightness to command attention. Its energetic character suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a focused accent instead of a dominant background. Black text meets WCAG AA body-text contrast at about 6.2:1. The hex code for this color is #db6e00.
Questions about #db6e00
What is #db6e00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db6e00 is rgb(219, 110, 0), in HSL hsl(30, 100%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 100%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db6e00?
#db6e00 pairs well with black, cream, navy, and muted sage, which balance its saturated warmth without competing for attention; use it as an accent against these calmer colors rather than as a full-page background.
Does #db6e00 look warm or cool?
#db6e00 reads as a warm orange because its strong red and golden undertones place it closer to amber than yellow-orange. Its saturation gives designs an energetic, attention-grabbing feel, especially for accents, buttons, food packaging, or sports graphics.
Is #db6e00 readable on white or black?
#db6e00 has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.24:1 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.