#DD8A1C

Color Details

HEX
#DD8A1C
RGB
rgb(221, 138, 28)
HSL
hsl(34, 78%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 38%, 87%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.73:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #dd8a1c
Contrast 7.73:1 AAA
White on #dd8a1c
Contrast 2.72:1 Fail
#dd8a1c on Black
Contrast 7.73:1 AAA
#dd8a1c on White
Contrast 2.72:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#e4a149
#ebb977
#f1d0a4
#b16e16
#855311
#58370b

Complement & Analogous

#1b70de
#d1de1b
#de281b

Triadic

#1bde8a
#8a1bde

Monochrome

#58370b #855311 #dd8a1c #ebb977 #f1d0a4 #f8e8d2

Analogous

#de281b #e8695f #dd8a1c #dae549 #d1de1b #a7b216

Complementary Mix

#855311 #dd8a1c #ebb977 #1b70de #6ba2ea #124990

Nearby Colors

#dd8a1b
#dd8a1d
#dd8a0c
#dd8a2c

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About #DD8A1C

#DD8A1C converts to RGB(221, 138, 28) and HSL(34, 78%, 49%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#DD8A1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #DD8A1C?
RGB: 221, 138, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(221, 138, 28)
Is #DD8A1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #DD8A1C?
Complement: #1b70de.
Does #DD8A1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.72:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.73:1 (AAA (normal text)).