#DD9260 Hex Color
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This muted, pastel orange feels approachable and friendly without being overwhelming. Because it has a warm, earthy undertone, #dd9260 works best as a secondary accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its lightness. Black text provides excellent readability against this shade, making it a reliable choice for buttons or UI elements that require accessibility.
Questions about #dd9260
What is #dd9260 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd9260 is rgb(221, 146, 96), in HSL hsl(24, 65%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 57%, 13%.
How do I best use #dd9260 in web design?
Use #dd9260 primarily as a secondary accent color for call-to-action buttons or highlights where you need a friendly, approachable feel. Because of its earthy warmth, it looks particularly grounded when placed against deep charcoal or slate backgrounds.
Is #dd9260 readable on white or black?
#dd9260 has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.35:1 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.