#DD6E41 Hex Color
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Saturated but mellow, this orange carries a terracotta warmth that reads bold without shouting. #dd6e41 works best as an accent or call to action rather than a full background, where it can feel heavy. Black text sits comfortably on it at about 6.4:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body copy. It flatters deep teal and navy, and its darker shades drift toward mixing brown territory. The hex code #dd6e41 suits autumn palettes, food branding, and youth marketing.
Questions about #dd6e41
What is #dd6e41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd6e41 is rgb(221, 110, 65), in HSL hsl(17, 70%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 71%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd6e41?
Deep teal and navy make #dd6e41 feel richer than pairing it with white. Cream softens it for autumn themes, while charcoal grounds it in modern layouts.
Is #dd6e41 readable on white or black?
#dd6e41 has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.38:1 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.