#DD8C4D Hex Color
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The hex code #dd8c4d is a muted, warm orange with soft brown undertones and moderate lightness. Its mellow saturation brings a youthful, optimistic feel to autumn palettes, food branding, and baby products. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or cream, since it can feel heavy across large areas. Black text reads clearly on this hex code.
Questions about #dd8c4d
What is #dd8c4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd8c4d is rgb(221, 140, 77), in HSL hsl(26, 68%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 65%, 13%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dd8c4d?
#dd8c4d pairs well with cream, navy, and deep brown because these cooler or darker partners balance its muted orange warmth across backgrounds, text, borders, and small accents without making layouts feel heavy.
Is black or white text better on #dd8c4d?
#dd8c4d works best with black text for accessibility because its warm, medium-light orange provides strong contrast, while white text has much lower contrast and is not a reliable accessible choice at common text sizes.
Is #dd8c4d readable on white or black?
#dd8c4d has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.93:1 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.