#DC9750 Hex Color
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#dc9750 is a warm, mellow orange with moderate saturation and a medium-light, pastel-leaning finish. Its gentle warmth gives layouts an optimistic, youthful feel without becoming loud. Use it for spring or autumn backgrounds, food packaging, youth branding, or small accents beside navy. The hex code #dc9750 also supports readable black body text at about an 8.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #dc9750
What is #dc9750 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dc9750 is rgb(220, 151, 80), in HSL hsl(30, 67%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 64%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #dc9750?
Pair #dc9750 with navy or charcoal for strong contrast, or soften it with dusty blue and warm cream. Navy gives this medium-light orange a sharper, more dependable edge, while muted blue balances its warmth without making the palette feel seasonal.
Where does #dc9750 work best in a design?
Use #dc9750 as a supporting color or broad background when you want a friendly, seasonal feel. Its moderate saturation provides energy without the glare of brighter orange, while black text remains readable for body copy and interface labels.
Is #dc9750 readable on white or black?
#dc9750 has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.58:1 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.