#DD986A Hex Color
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#dd986a is a mellow, desaturated orange that leans heavily into warm, earthy territory. Its muted quality makes it an excellent supporting tone for playful branding or spring-inspired interfaces. Because this color offers high contrast against black text, it works well for readable UI components. Use it sparingly as an accent to avoid washing out your design, as it pairs beautifully with deep charcoal grays.
Questions about #dd986a
What is #dd986a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd986a is rgb(221, 152, 106), in HSL hsl(24, 63%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 52%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dd986a?
This warm orange works best when grounded by neutral tones like charcoal or deep slate, which prevent the color from feeling too vibrant or overwhelming. For a more balanced, earthy palette, try pairing it with muted greens or creamy off-whites.
Is #dd986a readable on white or black?
#dd986a has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.77:1 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.