#DC511E Color Information

Hex color code: #DC511E

#DC511E is a striking orange color. In RGB it is (220, 81, 30), and in HSL it is (16°, 76%, 49%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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HEX

#DC511E

RGB

220, 81, 30

HSL

16°, 76%, 49%

CMYK

0%, 63%, 86%, 14%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #DC511E;
background-color: #DC511E;
border-color: #DC511E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DC511E;
border: 2px solid #DC511E;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#DC511E]
text-[#DC511E]
border-[#DC511E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DC511E]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DC511E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DC511E; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #DC511E; 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 #DC511E; background-color: #DC511E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #DC511E20; border-left: 4px solid #DC511E; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #DC511E; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DC511E in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

220, 81, 30

Red: 220 / Green: 81 / Blue: 30

HSL

16°, 76%, 49%

Hue: 16° / Saturation: 76% / Lightness: 49%

CMYK

0%, 63%, 86%, 14%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 63% / Yellow: 86% / Key: 14%

What color is #DC511E?

#DC511E is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1EA9DC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DC511E to RGB:

rgb(220, 81, 30)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DC511E to HSL:

hsl(16, 76%, 49%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DC511E to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 63%, 86%, 14%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#DC511E is a vivid orange color with RGB values of 220, 81, 30 and HSL of 16°, 76%, 49%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DC511E is #1EA9DC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DC1E4A.

Use #DC511E in CSS: color: #DC511E or background-color: #DC511E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DC511E

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.24:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC511E?

#DC511E is a vivid orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #DC511E?

#DC511E in RGB is (220, 81, 30) - 220 red, 81 green, and 30 blue.

How to use #DC511E in CSS?

Use #DC511E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DC511E?

#1EA9DC (complementary), #DC1E4A (analogous), and #993815 (lighter shade) work well with #DC511E.