#DE7C35 Hex Color
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This saturated orange carries a warm, mellow tone that feels energetic yet grounded. The hex code #de7c35 functions best as a bright accent rather than a primary background color. It creates strong, readable contrast against black text and pairs surprisingly well with slate blue or dark charcoal palettes. Use this shade for high-visibility UI elements or bold marketing graphics.
Questions about #de7c35
What is #de7c35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de7c35 is rgb(222, 124, 53), in HSL hsl(25, 72%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 76%, 13%.
What colors pair best with #de7c35?
This vibrant orange creates high contrast and readability against charcoal or dark navy backgrounds. It also complements cool blue-toned grays, which help balance its high energy and prevent the color from becoming too overwhelming in a user interface.
Is #de7c35 readable on white or black?
#de7c35 has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.04:1 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.