#DC8A45 Hex Color
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Mellow and medium-light, #dc8a45 is a baked orange with brown undertones, closer to caramel than neon. That warmth suits food packaging, autumn themes, and sports branding. Black text reads clearly on it at about 7.8:1 contrast, so it can sit behind small body copy. Try it as a dominant base with deep teal accents.
Questions about #dc8a45
What is #dc8a45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc8a45 is rgb(220, 138, 69), in HSL hsl(27, 68%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 69%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dc8a45?
#dc8a45 flatters deep teal, charcoal, and dark plum, which cool down its warmth without clashing. Cream and soft brown make gentler, earthy palettes for autumn or food design.
Is #dc8a45 readable on white or black?
#dc8a45 has a 2.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.76:1 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.