#DD6839 Hex Color
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Bold and warm, #dd6839 is a saturated orange with a mellow red undertone and bright, energetic presence. Its intensity suits calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, and autumn accents, but it can overwhelm as a full-page background. Use it as a focused accent with navy or charcoal. Black text gives about a 6.1:1 contrast ratio on this color. The hex code is #dd6839.
Questions about #dd6839
What is #dd6839 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd6839 is rgb(221, 104, 57), in HSL hsl(17, 71%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 74%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd6839?
The best pairings for #dd6839 are navy, charcoal, cream, and muted blue-green, because these darker or softened neighbors temper its strong red-orange saturation and leave room for the accent to draw attention without making the palette feel harsh. Use navy for sharper contrast, or charcoal for a quieter finish.
Where does #dd6839 work best in a design?
#dd6839 reads warm and high-energy because its bright, fairly saturated red-orange balance creates strong visual urgency while retaining a slightly mellow finish instead of appearing neon across screens and print. It works best for calls to action, sports graphics, food and beverage accents, safety markers, and youth-focused branding rather than broad, text-heavy backgrounds.
Is #dd6839 readable on white or black?
#dd6839 has a 3.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.11:1 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.