#DC8B09 Hex Color
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This bold, saturated orange carries high intensity and raw energy. Because it is so loud, #dc8b09 works best as an accent color for calls to action or seasonal highlights rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays or deep navies to anchor its brightness. The hex code for this warm, optimistic shade is #dc8b09, which maintains strong contrast against standard black text.
Questions about #dc8b09
What is #dc8b09 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc8b09 is rgb(220, 139, 9), in HSL hsl(37, 92%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 96%, 14%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dc8b09 for a balanced design?
Is #dc8b09 readable on white or black?
#dc8b09 has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.74:1 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.