#DC8C13 Hex Color
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#dc8c13 is a saturated, warm orange with golden ochre undertones and enough brightness to command attention. Its energetic character suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use it as a focused accent beside navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #dc8c13 supports clear black text at small sizes.
Questions about #dc8c13
What is #dc8c13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc8c13 is rgb(220, 140, 19), in HSL hsl(36, 84%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 91%, 14%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dc8c13?
Does #dc8c13 read as a warm or cool color?
#dc8c13 reads as a warm orange because its hue leans toward golden yellow, reinforced by ochre undertones and high saturation. That warmth brings energy and appetite appeal, making it useful for calls to action, food graphics, and fall-inspired designs.
Where does #dc8c13 work best in a design?
Use #dc8c13 for calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn palettes, especially beside navy or charcoal. Its saturated brightness draws attention, but a full-page background can feel intense, so balance it with calmer neutrals.
Is #dc8c13 readable on white or black?
#dc8c13 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.80:1 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.