#DC882C Hex Color
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Warm and fairly saturated, #dc882c is a mellow orange with a bright, almost neon edge and strong golden undertones. Its energetic character suggests optimism, independence, adventure, and fun. The hex code works well as an accent for food packaging, sports graphics, safety messaging, and autumn campaigns. Black text remains highly readable at about 7.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #dc882c
What is #dc882c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc882c is rgb(220, 136, 44), in HSL hsl(31, 72%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 80%, 14%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dc882c?
#dc882c pairs well with navy or charcoal, which temper its warm saturation without making the palette dull. Use a muted cream for breathing room, or add a dusty teal accent when the design needs sharper contrast and a more contemporary feel.
Is #dc882c readable on white or black?
#dc882c has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.60:1 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.