#DEA554 Hex Color
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#dea554 is a muted, mellow orange with a soft golden undertone. It reads warm and easygoing, making it a good fit for autumn themes, friendly branding, and relaxed interfaces. Pair it with deep navy for balance, or use charcoal text on top for strong contrast. As a mid-tone, it works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background.
Questions about #dea554
What is #dea554 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dea554 is rgb(222, 165, 84), in HSL hsl(35, 68%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 62%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dea554?
This mellow amber looks good with warm neutrals like cream and tan for a soft look, or with navy for a classic complementary pairing. Use it for accents, buttons, or callout elements.
Is #dea554 a warm or cool color?
It is a warm color, with yellow-orange undertones that lean golden. This makes it feel cozy and inviting in large areas, so use it sparingly to avoid overwhelming a design.
Is #dea554 readable on white or black?
#dea554 has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.61:1 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.