#DD8230 Hex Color
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A medium-dark orange with a mellow, baked-clay warmth. #dd8230 is fairly saturated without being loud, which makes it a strong supporting tone or accent rather than a full background. Pair it with deep navy and its warmth reads richer instead of harsher. It suits food branding, sports, and autumn layouts, and black text passes contrast comfortably behind small copy on this hex code.
Questions about #dd8230
What is #dd8230 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd8230 is rgb(221, 130, 48), in HSL hsl(28, 72%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 78%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd8230?
Deep navy, charcoal, and cream all flatter #dd8230. Navy is the standout partner because it makes this orange read richer instead of louder. Avoid pale pastels nearby, which wash it out.
Is #dd8230 readable on white or black?
#dd8230 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.31:1 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.