#DD8646 Hex Color
Organic warm orange with earthy character
Mellow and saturated, this warm orange feels organic rather than neon. The hex code is #dd8646. While it can overwhelm as a large background, it serves as a powerful accent color for logos or marketing materials. It pairs well with deep charcoal, and its high 7.6:1 contrast against black text ensures excellent readability even in small interface elements.
Questions about #dd8646
What is #dd8646 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd8646 is rgb(221, 134, 70), in HSL hsl(25, 69%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 68%, 13%.
What colors pair best with #dd8646?
Because #dd8646 is a bold, warm orange, it creates a balanced aesthetic when grounded by charcoal or deep neutral grays. For a more vibrant scheme, try pairing it with muted blues or teals to emphasize the natural contrast between warm and cool tones.
Is #dd8646 readable on white or black?
#dd8646 has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.57:1 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.