#DD8C13 Hex Color
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Bright and strongly saturated, #dd8c13 is a warm orange with a golden, slightly earthy undertone. Its high chroma brings energy and attention to calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn accents. The #dd8c13 hex code works best as a focused accent or bold highlight, while black text remains readable at about a 7.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #dd8c13
What is #dd8c13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd8c13 is rgb(221, 140, 19), in HSL hsl(36, 84%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 91%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd8c13?
#dd8c13 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted teal because dark or softened companions control its strong saturation and let the orange lead. Use navy for a confident contrast, or muted teal for a livelier editorial palette.
Where should designers use #dd8c13?
#dd8c13 works best as a high-impact accent, call-to-action color, or highlight rather than a full-page background, because its bright saturation can dominate large areas. It suits food and beverage graphics, sports layouts, construction safety cues, and youth-focused campaigns.
Is #dd8c13 readable on white or black?
#dd8c13 has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.83:1 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.