#DC5914 Hex Color
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Loud, saturated, and unapologetic, #dc5914 sits in burnt-orange territory with a red lean. That intensity makes it a natural accent or call-to-action color rather than a background for long passages. Black type reads comfortably on it at 5.5:1 contrast, while white type manages only 3.8:1, which is fine for large headlines but risky for body copy. Pair it with deep teal, charcoal, or cream to let the heat come through without overwhelming the page.
Questions about #dc5914
What is #dc5914 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc5914 is rgb(220, 89, 20), in HSL hsl(21, 83%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 91%, 14%.
Can I use white text on #dc5914?
Only for large text. White on #dc5914 gives roughly 3.8:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for headings but fails for body copy. Use black or near-black text instead.
What colors pair well with #dc5914?
Deep teal and charcoal make the orange glow without turning to mud. Cream keeps things warm and softer. Avoid saturated reds or other oranges right next to it.
Is #dc5914 web safe?
No, it falls outside the 216-color web-safe palette. The classic burnt orange fallback is #cc5500.
Is #dc5914 readable on white or black?
#dc5914 has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.48:1 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.