#DD8D6A Hex Color
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Use this soft, unsaturated orange when a layout needs warmth without loudness. Its hex code is #dd8d6a, and it works best as a background or supporting tone rather than a sharp accent. Black text on it passes WCAG AA at 8.1:1 contrast. It flatters deep teal and navy, adding life that mixing gray into neutrals can’t.
Questions about #dd8d6a
What is #dd8d6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd8d6a is rgb(221, 141, 106), in HSL hsl(18, 63%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 52%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd8d6a?
#dd8d6a pairs well with deep teal, navy, and sage green, which balance its warmth. For a softer palette, try cream or muted brown.
Is #dd8d6a readable on white or black?
#dd8d6a has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.09:1 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.