#DD9E0C

Color Details

HEX
#DD9E0C
RGB
rgb(221, 158, 12)
HSL
hsl(42, 90%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 29%, 95%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.97:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #dd9e0c
Contrast 8.97:1 AAA
White on #dd9e0c
Contrast 2.34:1 Fail
#dd9e0c on Black
Contrast 8.97:1 AAA
#dd9e0c on White
Contrast 2.34:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#e4b13d
#ebc56d
#f1d89e
#b17e0a
#855f07
#583f05

Complement & Analogous

#0c4bdf
#b5df0c
#df360c

Triadic

#0cdfa0
#a00cdf

Monochrome

#583f05 #855f07 #dd9e0c #ebc56d #f1d89e #f8ecce

Analogous

#df360c #e97255 #dd9e0c #c4e53d #b5df0c #91b20a

Complementary Mix

#855f07 #dd9e0c #ebc56d #0c4bdf #618aea #083191

Nearby Colors

#dd9e0b
#dd9e0d
#dd9dfc
#dd9e1c

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About #DD9E0C

#DD9E0C converts to RGB(221, 158, 12) and HSL(42, 90%, 46%). 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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#DD9E0C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #DD9E0C?
RGB: 221, 158, 12. Copy as CSS: rgb(221, 158, 12)
Is #DD9E0C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #DD9E0C?
Complement: #0c4bdf.
Does #DD9E0C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.34:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.97:1 (AAA (normal text)).