#DD8C56 Hex Color
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This muted orange has a sun-baked quality that feels nostalgic and approachable. The hex code for this shade is #dd8c56. It works best as an accent color in branding or illustrations, as it can feel overwhelming over large surface areas. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to anchor its warmth. For other shades of orange, black text provides excellent readability against this background.
Questions about #dd8c56
What is #dd8c56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd8c56 is rgb(221, 140, 86), in HSL hsl(24, 67%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 61%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd8c56?
Where does #dd8c56 work best in a design?
This muted orange works best as an accent color for illustrations or call-to-action buttons rather than a background. Because #dd8c56 can feel intense across large surface areas, it is safer to use it sparingly to add character without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #dd8c56 readable on white or black?
#dd8c56 has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.96:1 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.