#DB7622 Hex Color
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This bold, high-energy orange demands attention. Due to its intense saturation, #db7622 works best as a 10% accent for buttons or calls to action rather than a full-page background. It pairs cleanly with deep charcoal grays to ground the warmth. The hex code for this color is #db7622. With a 6.6:1 contrast ratio against black text, it remains highly legible for small UI elements.
Questions about #db7622
What is #db7622 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db7622 is rgb(219, 118, 34), in HSL hsl(27, 73%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 84%, 14%.
How should I use #db7622 in a UI design?
Because #db7622 is highly saturated, it serves best as a limited 10% accent color for interactive elements like buttons or notification badges. Avoid using it for large backgrounds, as its intensity can quickly overwhelm the user's focus.
What colors pair well with the intensity of #db7622?
Pair #db7622 with charcoal or deep neutral grays to effectively ground its natural warmth and high energy. These dark, muted tones provide the necessary contrast to make the orange pop without creating visual fatigue for the viewer.
Is #db7622 readable on white or black?
#db7622 has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.62:1 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.