#DD7544 Hex Color
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Warm and fairly saturated, #dd7544 is a mellow orange with red and earthy undertones. Its medium lightness brings optimism and creative energy without the sharpness of brighter orange shades. Use the hex code #dd7544 as a supporting brand color for food, sports, autumn, or youth-focused designs, pairing it with charcoal or deep teal. Black text reads clearly on it.
Questions about #dd7544
What is #dd7544 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd7544 is rgb(221, 117, 68), in HSL hsl(19, 69%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 69%, 13%.
Which colors pair well with #dd7544?
#dd7544 pairs well with charcoal for strong visual contrast and deep teal for a cooler counterpoint, while cream or warm beige can soften its energy in backgrounds without muting its warmth.
Is #dd7544 readable on white or black?
#dd7544 has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.70:1 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.