#DD6227 Hex Color
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With its saturated, warm orange tone and subtle red undertones, #dd6227 feels energetic, bold, and ready for action. The hex code #dd6227 works especially well for calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn accents. Use it as a focused accent against navy or charcoal; black text remains highly readable on this color.
Questions about #dd6227
What is #dd6227 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd6227 is rgb(221, 98, 39), in HSL hsl(19, 73%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 82%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd6227?
Is #dd6227 a warm or cool color?
#dd6227 reads as a warm color because its orange base is shifted toward red, giving it an energetic, bold character that works especially well in calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn-themed designs.
Is #dd6227 readable on white or black?
#dd6227 has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.85:1 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.