#DD9F1C

Color Details

HEX
#DD9F1C
RGB
rgb(221, 159, 28)
HSL
hsl(41, 78%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 28%, 87%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.05:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #dd9f1c
Contrast 9.05:1 AAA
White on #dd9f1c
Contrast 2.32:1 Fail
#dd9f1c on Black
Contrast 9.05:1 AAA
#dd9f1c on White
Contrast 2.32:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#e4b249
#ebc577
#f1d9a4
#b17f16
#855f11
#58400b

Complement & Analogous

#1b59de
#bbde1b
#de3f1b

Triadic

#1bdea1
#a11bde

Monochrome

#58400b #855f11 #dd9f1c #ebc577 #f1d9a4 #f8ecd2

Analogous

#de3f1b #e8795f #dd9f1c #c9e549 #bbde1b #96b216

Complementary Mix

#855f11 #dd9f1c #ebc577 #1b59de #6b93ea #123a90

Nearby Colors

#dd9f1b
#dd9f1d
#dd9f0c
#dd9f2c

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About #DD9F1C

#DD9F1C converts to RGB(221, 159, 28) and HSL(41, 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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#DD9F1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #DD9F1C?
RGB: 221, 159, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(221, 159, 28)
Is #DD9F1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #DD9F1C?
Complement: #1b59de.
Does #DD9F1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.32:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.05:1 (AAA (normal text)).