#D6AE99 Color Information

Hex color code: #D6AE99

The hex color #D6AE99 is a subtle orange with RGB values of (214, 174, 153) and HSL of (21°, 43%, 72%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#D6AE99

RGB

214, 174, 153

HSL

21°, 43%, 72%

CMYK

0%, 19%, 29%, 16%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #D6AE99;
background-color: #D6AE99;
border-color: #D6AE99;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #D6AE99;
border: 2px solid #D6AE99;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#D6AE99]
text-[#D6AE99]
border-[#D6AE99]
shadow-[0_0_10px_D6AE99]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D6AE99, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #D6AE99; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #D6AE99; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #D6AE99; background-color: #D6AE9915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #D6AE9920; border-left: 4px solid #D6AE99; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #D6AE99; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #D6AE99 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

214, 174, 153

Red: 214 / Green: 174 / Blue: 153

HSL

21°, 43%, 72%

Hue: 21° / Saturation: 43% / Lightness: 72%

CMYK

0%, 19%, 29%, 16%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 29% / Key: 16%

What color is #D6AE99?

#D6AE99 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

99C1D6

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #D6AE99 to RGB:

rgb(214, 174, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #D6AE99 to HSL:

hsl(21, 43%, 72%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #D6AE99 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 19%, 29%, 16%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft orange tone, #D6AE99 has RGB (214, 174, 153) and HSL (21°, 43%, 72%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #D6AE99 is #99C1D6, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #D699A2.

Use #D6AE99 in CSS: color: #D6AE99 or background-color: #D6AE99. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #D6AE99

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 10.37:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6AE99?

#D6AE99 is a soft orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #D6AE99?

#D6AE99 in RGB is (214, 174, 153) - 214 red, 174 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #D6AE99 in CSS?

Use #D6AE99 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #D6AE99?

#99C1D6 (complementary), #D699A2 (analogous), and #C08362 (lighter shade) work well with #D6AE99.