#DD8B27 Hex Color
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#dd8b27 is a warm, fairly saturated orange with a golden undertone and enough brightness to feel energetic without turning fluorescent. Its mellow intensity feels optimistic and playful while retaining an independent, adventurous edge. Use the hex code for food and beverage branding, sports graphics, safety accents, or autumn campaigns. Black text has about a 7.8:1 contrast ratio here, supporting accessible small body text.
Questions about #dd8b27
What is #dd8b27 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd8b27 is rgb(221, 139, 39), in HSL hsl(33, 73%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 82%, 13%.
Which colors pair well with #dd8b27?
Where does #dd8b27 work best in design?
#dd8b27 works best as a bold accent or supporting brand color in food packaging, sports graphics, construction safety graphics, youth campaigns, and autumn layouts, rather than a full-page background for long reading.
Is #dd8b27 readable on white or black?
#dd8b27 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.79:1 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.