#DD9B00 Hex Color
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#dd9b00 is a bold, saturated orange with high intensity. It works best as a punchy accent rather than a full background, perfect for grabbing attention in buttons or alerts. Because it offers strong 8.8:1 contrast against black text, it maintains excellent readability for UI elements. Pair this hex code with dark charcoals or deep blues to keep your design anchored and readable.
Questions about #dd9b00
What is #dd9b00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dd9b00 is rgb(221, 155, 0), in HSL hsl(42, 100%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 100%, 13%.
What colors pair best with #dd9b00 in a design?
This vibrant shade works best when balanced against deep, neutral tones to keep your layout anchored. Pair #dd9b00 with charcoal or deep navy blues to ensure the orange remains a punchy, readable accent without overwhelming your design.
Is #dd9b00 readable on white or black?
#dd9b00 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.76:1 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.