#DD711C Hex Color
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Reach for #dd711c when a call to action needs to shout. This saturated orange sits dark enough to feel lush instead of neon, with warm red undertones that suit autumn themes and food branding. It works best as a bold accent, maybe 10% of a palette, and pairs well with deep navy rather than white, which can wash it out. The hex code #dd711c also passes AA behind black body text.
Questions about #dd711c
What is #dd711c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd711c is rgb(221, 113, 28), in HSL hsl(26, 78%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 87%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd711c?
#dd711c pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and dark teal, which let its warmth stand out. Pairing it with white washes the orange down, so favor darker neutrals in your palette.
Is #dd711c readable on white or black?
#dd711c has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.45:1 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.