#DC7C2E Hex Color
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This saturated, warm orange feels energetic and approachable. It works best as a vibrant accent color to draw attention, as it can be overwhelming when used for large backgrounds. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or slate blue tones, creating a grounded, modern contrast. The hex code for this shade is #dc7c2e, which provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible.
Questions about #dc7c2e
What is #dc7c2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc7c2e is rgb(220, 124, 46), in HSL hsl(27, 71%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 79%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dc7c2e?
#dc7c2e pairs best with deep, muted tones like charcoal or slate blue, which act as a grounding force against the intensity of this orange. Using these darker neutrals keeps the overall palette sophisticated rather than overwhelming for the viewer.
Is #dc7c2e readable on white or black?
#dc7c2e has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.96:1 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.