#DDA646 Hex Color

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This warm, golden-orange hue balances soft saturation with a sunlit glow. Because it carries high visibility, #dda646 works effectively as an accent color for calls to action or seasonal branding. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or forest green to ground its brightness. While legible against black text, avoid using it for large areas where its intensity might overwhelm the page layout.

Questions about #dda646

What is #dda646 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dda646 is rgb(221, 166, 70), in HSL hsl(38, 69%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 68%, 13%.
What color combinations work best with #dda646?
The warmth of #dda646 balances beautifully against deep, neutral backgrounds like charcoal or navy. Using it alongside forest green creates a striking, high-contrast organic palette that grounds the brightness of the gold without overwhelming your layout.
Is #dda646 readable on white or black?
#dda646 has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.61:1 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.