#DD680B Hex Color
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Bold and highly saturated, #dd680b is a warm orange with a deep golden-red undertone and strong visual energy. It suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn accents, but can overwhelm large backgrounds. Use it as a 10% accent beside charcoal or cream; black text remains readable, with about 6.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #dd680b.
Questions about #dd680b
What is #dd680b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd680b is rgb(221, 104, 11), in HSL hsl(27, 91%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 95%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd680b?
Where does #dd680b work best in a design?
#dd680b works best as a focused accent for calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn-themed visuals. Its high saturation draws attention quickly, so pair it with quieter neutrals instead of using it across a large background.
Is #dd680b readable on white or black?
#dd680b has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.05:1 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.