#DDA966 Hex Color
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Spring campaigns and baby products often call for a soft orange, and the hex code #dda966 fits that brief. This pastel shade carries a honeyed undertone, and its low saturation keeps it mellow rather than loud. It works best as a warm background base with black text on top, since contrast reaches about 9.9:1. For supporting neutrals, it helps to know what colors make gray.
Questions about #dda966
What is #dda966 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dda966 is rgb(221, 169, 102), in HSL hsl(34, 64%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 54%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dda966?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all give #dda966 the contrast it lacks next to white. For a softer palette, build around cream and terracotta with muted gray accents.
Is #dda966 readable on white or black?
#dda966 has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.94:1 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.