#DDA95C Hex Color
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This mellow, mid-tone orange sits somewhere between honey and ochre. With its soft, muted saturation, #dda95c works best as a primary base or background color. Because it offers strong contrast against black, it remains readable for UI text. Pair this hex code with dark slate grays to ground its sunny energy without making your design look juvenile.
Questions about #dda95c
What is #dda95c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dda95c is rgb(221, 169, 92), in HSL hsl(36, 65%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 58%, 13%.
What colors pair best with #dda95c for a professional look?
Is #dda95c suitable for UI text on dark backgrounds?
While #dda95c offers decent contrast, it is best used as an accent or large-scale background color rather than for body text. If using it on dark backgrounds, ensure your text meets accessibility standards by testing it against high-contrast charcoal or dark slate elements.
Is #dda95c readable on white or black?
#dda95c has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.90:1 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.