#DF7C3A Hex Color
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#df7c3a is a warm, fairly saturated orange with a mellow, earthy finish. Its upbeat energy suits food packaging, sports graphics, construction safety, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent beside navy, cream, or charcoal. Black text remains highly readable, with about 7.1:1 contrast. The hex code for this orange is #df7c3a.
Questions about #df7c3a
What is #df7c3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #df7c3a is rgb(223, 124, 58), in HSL hsl(24, 72%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 74%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #df7c3a?
Is #df7c3a warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#df7c3a reads as a warm orange because its red-and-yellow base is softened by a mellow, earthy saturation, giving the hue lively energy while keeping it grounded and approachable in practical, nature-inspired, and seasonal palettes. It works well as an energetic but restrained accent.
Is #df7c3a readable on white or black?
#df7c3a has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.08:1 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.