#DD9144 Hex Color
Warm and mellow sun-baked orange
This mellow, pastel orange features warm, sun-baked undertones that feel approachable and energetic. Because it is highly readable, #dd9144 works well for both bold UI buttons and soft, friendly backgrounds. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its inherent playfulness. The hex code for this color is #dd9144, which offers excellent contrast when paired with black text.
Questions about #dd9144
What is #dd9144 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd9144 is rgb(221, 145, 68), in HSL hsl(30, 69%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 69%, 13%.
Which color combinations work best with #dd9144?
#dd9144 pairs beautifully with charcoal or deep slate gray to ground its inherent energy and playfulness. Using a dark neutral allows the warmth of this orange to stand out without feeling overwhelming or overly aggressive in UI design.
Is #dd9144 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #dd9144 for body text on a white background is generally not recommended due to low contrast levels that can strain the eyes. It works best as an accent color for buttons or graphics where legibility requirements are less stringent than long-form content.
Is #dd9144 readable on white or black?
#dd9144 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.20:1 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.