#DD8A04 Hex Color
Vibrant orange with high energy impact
This intense orange delivers high visibility and immediate impact. Because #dd8a04 is so saturated, it works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays or deep navy blues. The hex code #dd8a04 provides enough contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for legible design elements.
Questions about #dd8a04
What is #dd8a04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd8a04 is rgb(221, 138, 4), in HSL hsl(37, 96%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 98%, 13%.
How should I use #dd8a04 in a UI interface?
#dd8a04 functions best as a small-scale accent color rather than a background. Use this saturated orange for high-impact elements like call-to-action buttons or status icons where you need to draw the user's eye immediately without overwhelming the surrounding content.
What colors pair best with #dd8a04?
Is #dd8a04 readable on white or black?
#dd8a04 has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.71:1 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.