#DD9373 Hex Color
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The hex code #dd9373 is a soft, muted orange with peach and terracotta undertones. Its lightness and low saturation create a mellow, youthful mood suited to spring layouts, baby products, food branding, and autumn accents. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or warm charcoal. Black text reads clearly at about 8.5:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #dd9373
What is #dd9373 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd9373 is rgb(221, 147, 115), in HSL hsl(18, 61%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 48%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd9373?
Deep navy and warm charcoal pair well with #dd9373, balancing its soft peach-orange warmth with darker contrast; terracotta, cream, and muted sage create a gentler palette with related earthy notes.
Does #dd9373 look warm or cool?
#dd9373 reads as a warm color because its orange base carries peach and terracotta undertones, while its low saturation softens the intensity without becoming bright or visually demanding in everyday layouts.
Is #dd9373 readable on white or black?
#dd9373 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.49:1 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.