#DB950A Hex Color

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#db950a is a saturated, warm orange with golden undertones and enough brightness to command attention. It brings energy, optimism, and playful intensity to calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use it as a focused accent or highlight rather than a full background. Black text stays highly readable on this color. The hex code for this orange is #db950a.

Questions about #db950a

What is #db950a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #db950a is rgb(219, 149, 10), in HSL hsl(40, 91%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 95%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #db950a?
The #db950a hex color pairs well with charcoal, navy, and warm cream, which balance its saturated golden-orange hue; use charcoal for text, navy for cooler contrast, and cream to soften backgrounds.
Is #db950a warm or cool?
#db950a reads as a warm color because its hue leans orange and its golden undertones add heat; it suggests energy, optimism, and autumn warmth, making it effective for focused accents.
Is #db950a readable on white or black?
#db950a has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.31:1 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.