#DC4405 Hex Color
Red Orange with an Ember Burn
#dc4405 is a loud, saturated red orange with an ember-like heat to it. That intensity makes it a natural fit for calls to action, sale badges, and sports branding. Use it as the 10% accent in your palette rather than a full background, where it can overwhelm. It looks sharpest against deep teal or charcoal, and black text on #dc4405 passes WCAG AA at 4.9:1.
Questions about #dc4405
What is #dc4405 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc4405 is rgb(220, 68, 5), in HSL hsl(18, 96%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 98%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dc4405?
#dc4405 pairs well with deep teal and charcoal, which cool its heat without dulling it. Warm creams work too if you want a softer, retro feel.
Is #dc4405 readable on white or black?
#dc4405 has a 4.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.87:1 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.