#DD8D13 Hex Color
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Warm and highly saturated, #dd8d13 is a bold orange with golden yellow undertones and enough depth to avoid looking neon. Its bright, focused presence brings energy and attention to calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use the hex code as an accent rather than a full-page background, with black text for readable contrast.
Questions about #dd8d13
What is #dd8d13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd8d13 is rgb(221, 141, 19), in HSL hsl(36, 84%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 91%, 13%.
Is #dd8d13 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#dd8d13 reads as a warm, saturated orange because its strong red and yellow content outweighs any cooler influence. Its medium-dark brightness creates an energetic, confident mood that suits action-focused branding, sports graphics, food packaging, and autumn campaigns.
What colors pair well with #dd8d13 in a design?
Is #dd8d13 readable on white or black?
#dd8d13 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.89:1 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.