#DD9F2C

Color Details

HEX
#DD9F2C
RGB
rgb(221, 159, 44)
HSL
hsl(39, 72%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 28%, 80%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.07:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #dd9f2c
Contrast 9.07:1 AAA
White on #dd9f2c
Contrast 2.32:1 Fail
#dd9f2c on Black
Contrast 9.07:1 AAA
#dd9f2c on White
Contrast 2.32:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#e4b256
#ebc580
#f1d9ab
#b17f23
#855f1a
#584012

Complement & Analogous

#2c6add
#c2dd2c
#dd472c

Triadic

#2cdd9f
#9f2cdd

Monochrome

#584012 #855f1a #dd9f2c #ebc580 #f1d9ab #f8ecd5

Analogous

#dd472c #e77e6b #dd9f2c #cee456 #c2dd2c #9bb123

Complementary Mix

#855f1a #dd9f2c #ebc580 #2c6add #769ee9 #1d4590

Nearby Colors

#dd9f2b
#dd9f2d
#dd9f1c
#dd9f3c

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About #DD9F2C

#DD9F2C converts to RGB(221, 159, 44) and HSL(39, 72%, 52%). 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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#DD9F2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #DD9F2C?
RGB: 221, 159, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(221, 159, 44)
Is #DD9F2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #DD9F2C?
Complement: #2c6add.
Does #DD9F2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.32:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.07:1 (AAA (normal text)).