#DDA756 Hex Color

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This warm, buttery ochre balances medium saturation with a gentle, sun-drenched lightness. Because #dda756 is highly readable, it works well for UI buttons or large typography when paired with high-contrast black text. Use this hex code as an accent color rather than a dominant base, as it can overwhelm layouts. It brings a cheerful, approachable energy to branding and design projects.

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What is #dda756 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #dda756 is rgb(221, 167, 86), in HSL hsl(36, 67%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 61%, 13%.

What colors pair well with #dda756?

This buttery ochre pairs exceptionally well with cool, earthy tones to balance its natural warmth. Combining #dda756 with navy or slate creates a sophisticated, grounded aesthetic that prevents the color from feeling too overwhelming or chaotic in a professional design layout.

Is #dda756 readable on white or black?

#dda756 has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.73:1 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.

#DDA756 Hex Color

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