#D9741C Color Information

Hex color code: #D9741C

#D9741C is a dynamic orange color. In RGB it is (217, 116, 28), and in HSL it is (28°, 77%, 48%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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HEX

#D9741C

RGB

217, 116, 28

HSL

28°, 77%, 48%

CMYK

0%, 47%, 87%, 15%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #D9741C;
background-color: #D9741C;
border-color: #D9741C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #D9741C;
border: 2px solid #D9741C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#D9741C]
text-[#D9741C]
border-[#D9741C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_D9741C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D9741C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #D9741C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #D9741C; 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 #D9741C; background-color: #D9741C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #D9741C20; border-left: 4px solid #D9741C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #D9741C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #D9741C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

217, 116, 28

Red: 217 / Green: 116 / Blue: 28

HSL

28°, 77%, 48%

Hue: 28° / Saturation: 77% / Lightness: 48%

CMYK

0%, 47%, 87%, 15%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 47% / Yellow: 87% / Key: 15%

What color is #D9741C?

#D9741C is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1C81D9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #D9741C to RGB:

rgb(217, 116, 28)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #D9741C to HSL:

hsl(28, 77%, 48%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #D9741C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 47%, 87%, 15%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching orange tone, #D9741C has RGB (217, 116, 28) and HSL (28°, 77%, 48%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #D9741C is #1C81D9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #D91C22.

Use #D9741C in CSS: color: #D9741C or background-color: #D9741C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #D9741C

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.47:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9741C?

#D9741C is a eye-catching orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #D9741C?

#D9741C in RGB is (217, 116, 28) - 217 red, 116 green, and 28 blue.

How to use #D9741C in CSS?

Use #D9741C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #D9741C?

#1C81D9 (complementary), #D91C22 (analogous), and #955013 (lighter shade) work well with #D9741C.