#DD7A4E Hex Color
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A muted terracotta orange with a soft, dusty finish, #dd7a4e reads warm without shouting. It works well as a dominant base with navy or cream text, and black type passes contrast checks on it. Use it for autumn branding, packaging, or any design that needs energy with a mellow edge.
Questions about #dd7a4e
What is #dd7a4e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd7a4e is rgb(221, 122, 78), in HSL hsl(18, 68%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 65%, 13%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dd7a4e?
Navy, deep teal, and cream all balance its warmth nicely. For a bolder look, try it against charcoal or a muted sage green.
Is #dd7a4e a good color for text backgrounds?
Yes. Black text passes contrast checks against it at around 7.0:1, so small body text stays readable. It also works with navy or cream type.
Is #dd7a4e readable on white or black?
#dd7a4e has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.96:1 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.