#DE9D34 Hex Color
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#de9d34 is the orange of autumn squash and aged leather. Muted enough to avoid neon glare, it works best as an accent on dark backgrounds or in small doses. Its warmth suits autumn themes, food branding, and youth marketing where pure orange feels too loud.
Questions about #de9d34
What is #de9d34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de9d34 is rgb(222, 157, 52), in HSL hsl(37, 72%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 77%, 13%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #de9d34?
Deep navy, charcoal, and cream all balance this orange's warmth, while teal provides a strong complementary contrast. Pair it with dark neutrals rather than bright whites for the richest results.
Is #de9d34 readable on white or black?
#de9d34 has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.97:1 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.