#DDA06D Hex Color
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#dda06d is a mellow, unsaturated orange with a sun-drenched, friendly quality. Its warmth pairs beautifully with deep forest greens or rich charcoals, preventing it from appearing too washed out. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it works well as a background color for readable UI interfaces or branding that demands a playful, approachable energy.
Questions about #dda06d
What is #dda06d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dda06d is rgb(221, 160, 109), in HSL hsl(27, 62%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 51%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dda06d?
#dda06d thrives when paired with high-contrast, deep neutrals like charcoal or dark forest green. These darker tones ground the warmth of the orange, preventing it from appearing washed out while maintaining a sophisticated, readable aesthetic for modern UI design.
Is #dda06d readable on white or black?
#dda06d has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.32:1 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.