#DEA43C Hex Color
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The hex color #dea43c is a warm, golden orange with moderate saturation and a mellow, sunlit finish. Its yellow undertones suggest optimism and energy without becoming loud, making it useful for autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, or safety accents. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep navy; black text remains highly readable at about 9.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #dea43c
What is #dea43c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dea43c is rgb(222, 164, 60), in HSL hsl(39, 71%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 73%, 13%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #dea43c?
Does #dea43c read as a warm or cool color?
The hex color #dea43c reads as warm because its golden orange base leans toward yellow, creating a mellow, optimistic mood. It works well for autumn-inspired branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and small safety accents.
Is #dea43c readable on white or black?
#dea43c has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.48:1 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.