#DD9633 Hex Color
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#dd9633 is a warm, mellow orange with moderate saturation and a grounded golden undertone. Its medium lightness brings optimism and creative energy without the glare of brighter orange. The hex code #dd9633 suits food packaging, autumn graphics, sports accents, and youth-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent; black text reaches about 8.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #dd9633
What is #dd9633 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd9633 is rgb(221, 150, 51), in HSL hsl(35, 71%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 77%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd9633 in a palette?
The strongest pairings for #dd9633 are charcoal, navy, and muted cream, which balance its warm golden tone without making a palette feel overly seasonal or overly bright in print and digital layouts. Charcoal gives structure, while navy adds richer contrast for branding and packaging.
Is #dd9633 readable on white or black?
#dd9633 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.48:1 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.