#DD8F5A Hex Color
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This mellow, pastel orange carries a distinct peach undertone that feels approachable and warm. As a supportive accent, #dd8f5a pairs effectively with charcoal or slate gray to ground its lightness. The hex code provides strong legibility for small body text, as black font achieves a high 8.2:1 contrast ratio against this background. Use it sparingly to inject energy without overpowering your UI design.
Questions about #dd8f5a
What is #dd8f5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd8f5a is rgb(221, 143, 90), in HSL hsl(24, 66%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 59%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd8f5a?
Is #dd8f5a readable on white or black?
#dd8f5a has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.15:1 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.