#DD9556 Hex Color
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Soft pastel orange with a mellow, apricot warmth. #dd9556 works well as a background or large accent since it stays friendly without shouting, and black text clears WCAG AA on it with ease. Its hex code reads best in spring palettes, youth branding, and packaging.
Questions about #dd9556
What is #dd9556 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd9556 is rgb(221, 149, 86), in HSL hsl(28, 67%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 61%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd9556?
#dd9556 pairs naturally with teal for a warm-cool contrast, or with deep brown for a cozy, earthy palette. Cream and soft sage also keep its mellow character intact.
Is #dd9556 readable on white or black?
#dd9556 has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.50:1 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.