#DDAA61 Hex Color
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#ddaa61 is a soft, honeyed orange with a mellow golden glow. Its low saturation keeps it calm rather than loud, which makes it a good background for spring themes, baby products, and food packaging. It works best as a supporting tone, since large fields can read slightly muddy. Pair it with navy or charcoal for contrast, or lean on olive and cream for a warm, earthy palette.
Questions about #ddaa61
What is #ddaa61 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddaa61 is rgb(221, 170, 97), in HSL hsl(35, 65%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 56%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #ddaa61?
Navy and charcoal give it strong contrast, while olive and cream keep the palette warm and earthy. Avoid pairing it with bright reds, which compete with its soft glow.
Does #ddaa61 read warm or cool?
It reads warm. The golden undertone and light saturation give it a mellow, sunny character rather than a sharp or acidic one.
Is #ddaa61 readable on white or black?
#ddaa61 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.99:1 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.