#DD5C06 Hex Color
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This saturated, high-intensity orange commands attention immediately. Because of its raw energy, #dd5c06 works best as a punchy accent color rather than a large background field, which can easily overwhelm the eye. It pairs surprisingly well with deep, slate grays to balance its heat. The hex code for this bold, warm shade is #dd5c06, which provides enough contrast to keep black text legible.
Questions about #dd5c06
What is #dd5c06 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd5c06 is rgb(221, 92, 6), in HSL hsl(24, 95%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 97%, 13%.
How should I use #dd5c06 effectively?
This orange is highly saturated, so use it sparingly as a strategic accent color against neutral fields. It pairs beautifully with deep slate gray or charcoal to ground its intensity and prevent it from overwhelming the rest of your interface.
Is #dd5c06 readable on white or black?
#dd5c06 has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.60:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.