#DDA15E Hex Color
A warm golden mid-tone with sunshine energy
This mellow orange is a warm, approachable mid-tone that avoids being overly aggressive. It offers enough contrast against black text for readable body copy, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds. Because of its sun-drenched quality, it pairs unexpectedly well with deep teals or charcoal grays. To see how it fits with other shades of orange, reference the hex code #dda15e in your next project.
Questions about #dda15e
What is #dda15e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dda15e is rgb(221, 161, 94), in HSL hsl(32, 65%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 57%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dda15e?
Is #dda15e suitable for text usage?
Using #dda15e for small text or body copy often fails accessibility standards due to insufficient contrast against white backgrounds. To use this color effectively, reserve it for headings, accent buttons, or background panels while keeping text content in high-contrast dark gray or black.
Is #dda15e readable on white or black?
#dda15e has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.33:1 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.