#DEA03B Hex Color
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A mellow, golden orange with earthy undertones, #dea03b reads warm without shouting. Its moderate saturation suits food branding, sports kits, and autumn campaigns where pure orange feels too loud. Pair it with deep teal for balance, or use it as a small accent against charcoal. Black text stays readable on top, hitting about 9.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #dea03b
What is #dea03b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dea03b is rgb(222, 160, 59), in HSL hsl(37, 71%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 73%, 13%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dea03b?
Deep teal and charcoal balance its warmth best, while cream keeps the palette soft and autumnal. Skip bright reds and pinks, they compete with the orange instead of supporting it.
Is #dea03b readable on white or black?
#dea03b has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.19:1 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.