#DF8A33 Hex Color
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With its medium-light value and strong saturation, #df8a33 is a warm orange with mellow golden undertones and an energetic, almost neon edge. It brings optimism, independence, and playful momentum to food branding, sports graphics, safety designs, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a focused accent with deep navy; black text also reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #df8a33.
Questions about #df8a33
What is #df8a33 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #df8a33 is rgb(223, 138, 51), in HSL hsl(30, 73%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 77%, 13%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #df8a33?
Deep navy pairs well with #df8a33, balancing its warm golden orange with a dark, cool anchor; use navy for headings, borders, or broad background areas, while reserving the orange for buttons, highlights, and focused accents.
Is #df8a33 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#df8a33 reads as a warm, energetic orange because its red component dominates its green and blue values, while its golden undertone adds optimism rather than a cool or muted impression. Its brightness suits focused accents and lively color blocks.
Is #df8a33 readable on white or black?
#df8a33 has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.82:1 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.