#DD6C39 Hex Color
A punchy, high-energy orange accent shade
#dd6c39 is a saturated, high-energy orange that demands attention without feeling neon. Because of its intensity, it works best as a punchy 10% accent rather than a background color. Try pairing it with deep slate grays to ground the warmth. It offers excellent contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for buttons and high-visibility UI highlights.
Questions about #dd6c39
What is #dd6c39 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd6c39 is rgb(221, 108, 57), in HSL hsl(19, 71%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 74%, 13%.
Where should I use #dd6c39 in a design layout?
#dd6c39 works best as a punchy 10% accent color rather than a background. Use it for call-to-action buttons, notification badges, or important links where you need to draw the eye immediately without overwhelming the interface.
What colors pair well with #dd6c39?
This vibrant orange benefits from being grounded by neutral, dark tones like charcoal or slate gray. These deep, cool colors provide a sophisticated contrast that prevents the warmth of #dd6c39 from appearing too frantic or neon.
Is #dd6c39 readable on white or black?
#dd6c39 has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.27:1 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.