#DDA95A Hex Color
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#dda95a is a warm, mellow orange with golden yellow undertones and moderate saturation. Its soft brightness suggests optimism and youthful energy without the intensity of vivid orange. This hex code works well for autumn palettes, food branding, sports accents, and welcoming backgrounds. Pair it with charcoal for readable text; black text reaches about 9.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #dda95a
What is #dda95a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dda95a is rgb(221, 169, 90), in HSL hsl(36, 66%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 59%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dda95a?
The #dda95a hex color pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, muted sage, and cream; charcoal provides strong contrast while navy adds structure. Use the orange as a supporting tone or accent when the palette needs warmth without visual overload.
Is #dda95a readable on white or black?
#dda95a has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.89:1 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.