#DD7C53 Hex Color
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Food packaging, autumn campaigns, and sports branding often call for a mellow orange like #dd7c53. This hex code reads warm and fairly muted, with a clay-like undertone. It works best as a supporting tone, since white text loses contrast on it while black text stays readable at about 7.1:1. Pair it with deep teal for a less obvious combo, or compare other shades of orange.
Questions about #dd7c53
What is #dd7c53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd7c53 is rgb(221, 124, 83), in HSL hsl(18, 67%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 62%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd7c53?
Deep teal makes #dd7c53 feel richer than the usual beige or cream pairing. Navy and charcoal also work well for text, borders, and dark accents.
Is #dd7c53 readable on white or black?
#dd7c53 has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.08:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.