#DE8940 Hex Color
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This mellow orange is saturated with a warm, golden undertone that feels approachable and energetic. Because it is bold but not neon, #de8940 functions best as a striking accent color rather than a primary background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its intensity. The hex code for this color is #de8940, which offers high contrast when used with black text.
Questions about #de8940
What is #de8940 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de8940 is rgb(222, 137, 64), in HSL hsl(28, 71%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 71%, 13%.
What colors pair best with #de8940?
This vibrant shade works exceptionally well when grounded by deep, neutral tones that balance its inherent warmth. For a sophisticated contrast, pair #de8940 with charcoal or slate blue, which prevent the orange from feeling too overwhelming in UI designs.
Is #de8940 readable on white or black?
#de8940 has a 2.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.75:1 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.