#DB7700 Hex Color
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Bold and saturated, #db7700 is a warm orange with strong red-gold undertones and enough brightness to command attention. It brings energy and optimism to calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a focused accent beside navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #db7700 supports black body text at about 6.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #db7700
What is #db7700 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db7700 is rgb(219, 119, 0), in HSL hsl(33, 100%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 100%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db7700?
Navy and charcoal balance #db7700’s warm, saturated energy, while cream or muted neutrals soften it. Use the orange as an accent for buttons, labels, sports graphics, or autumn-themed layouts rather than a dominant background.
Is #db7700 readable on white or black?
#db7700 has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.65:1 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.