#DB801E Hex Color
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Saturated and warm, #db801e is a strong orange with golden and earthy undertones. Its medium brightness brings energy and optimism without looking fluorescent, making it effective for calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn themes. Use it as a supporting accent with navy or charcoal; black text remains highly readable on this hex code.
Questions about #db801e
What is #db801e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db801e is rgb(219, 128, 30), in HSL hsl(31, 76%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 86%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db801e?
#db801e pairs well with navy and charcoal, which temper its warm orange energy without competing for attention. Use the orange as an accent against these dark neutrals, or build a richer autumn palette with cream and muted olive.
Is #db801e a warm or cool color?
#db801e reads as a warm color because its saturated orange base is supported by golden and earthy undertones. It brings energy, optimism, and seasonal warmth without the fluorescent intensity of brighter oranges, making it effective for accents and bold visual elements.
Is #db801e readable on white or black?
#db801e has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.11:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.