#DF5B3F Hex Color
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This fiery orange-red demands immediate attention with its high saturation and intense warmth. Because it is so loud, #df5b3f works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a large background. It pairs well against slate grays or deep navies to ground its energy. Black text remains readable against this hex code, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy.
Questions about #df5b3f
What is #df5b3f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #df5b3f is rgb(223, 91, 63), in HSL hsl(10, 71%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 72%, 13%.
Where should I use #df5b3f in a web design?
Use #df5b3f sparingly as an accent color for call to action buttons, notifications, or specific UI highlights. Because of its intense, high-energy saturation, it functions best when occupying about ten percent of your layout rather than serving as a background color.
What colors pair well with #df5b3f?
Is #df5b3f readable on white or black?
#df5b3f has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.70:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.