#DD8313 Hex Color
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Not a soft pastel, this orange is loud and beaming, somewhere between pumpkin and amber. The hex code #dd8313 has enough saturation to grab attention without tipping into neon. It shines as an accent or call to action, though at full-bleed size it can overwhelm a layout. Black text on #dd8313 clears WCAG AA for body copy, so buttons and labels stay readable.
Questions about #dd8313
What is #dd8313 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd8313 is rgb(221, 131, 19), in HSL hsl(33, 84%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 91%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd8313?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal give #dd8313 strong contrast, while cream softens it for autumn palettes. For an unexpected mix, try it against a muted sage green.
Is #dd8313 readable on white or black?
#dd8313 has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.33:1 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.