Orange

The color #DC9E21 is a orange that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 220, 158, 33 and HSL values of 40°, 74%, 50%.

Color Values for #DC9E21

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HEX:
#DC9E21
RGB:
rgb(220,158,33) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(40,74%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 28%, 85%, 14%) Copied!

Color Composition of #DC9E21

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #DC9E21. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 86.3%
Green: 62%
Blue: 12.9%

Contrast Analysis for #DC9E21

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #DC9E21

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #DC9E21

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #DC9E21

The complementary color for #DC9E21 is #2160DE. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #DC9E21

The analogous colors for #DC9E21 are #DE4121 and #BEDE21. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #DC9E21

The triadic colors for #DC9E21 are #21DE9F and #9F21DE. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #DC9E21

These are the darker variations of #DC9E21. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #B07E1A and #845F14. This progression shows how #DC9E21 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #DC9E21

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #E3B14D and #EAC57A. This progression shows how #DC9E21. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #DC9E21

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #DC9E21. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #DC9E21

Companies and brands that incorporate #DC9E21 in their visual identity.

#DC9E21 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #DC9E21. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #DC9E21 is a orange with RGB values of 220, 158, 33 and HSL values of 40°, 74%, 50%.

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