#DF7231 Hex Color

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With its high saturation and medium lightness, #df7231 is a warm, bold orange with a slightly earthy red undertone. The hex code brings energy and optimism to calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a focused accent against navy or charcoal; black text remains readable at about a 6.6:1 contrast ratio.

Questions about #df7231

What is #df7231 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #df7231 is rgb(223, 114, 49), in HSL hsl(22, 73%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 78%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #df7231?
It pairs especially well with navy or charcoal, which temper its warm orange energy and give accents clear separation. Soft neutrals create a quieter look, while blue-green adds stronger contrast.
Is #df7231 readable on white or black?
#df7231 has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.58:1 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.