#DC601E Color Information

Hex color code: #DC601E

The hex color #DC601E is a striking orange with RGB values of (220, 96, 30) and HSL of (21°, 76%, 49%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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HEX

#DC601E

RGB

220, 96, 30

HSL

21°, 76%, 49%

CMYK

0%, 56%, 86%, 14%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #DC601E;
background-color: #DC601E;
border-color: #DC601E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DC601E;
border: 2px solid #DC601E;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#DC601E]
text-[#DC601E]
border-[#DC601E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DC601E]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DC601E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DC601E; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #DC601E; 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 #DC601E; background-color: #DC601E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #DC601E20; border-left: 4px solid #DC601E; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #DC601E; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DC601E in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

220, 96, 30

Red: 220 / Green: 96 / Blue: 30

HSL

21°, 76%, 49%

Hue: 21° / Saturation: 76% / Lightness: 49%

CMYK

0%, 56%, 86%, 14%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 56% / Yellow: 86% / Key: 14%

What color is #DC601E?

#DC601E is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1E99DC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DC601E to RGB:

rgb(220, 96, 30)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DC601E to HSL:

hsl(21, 76%, 49%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DC601E to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 56%, 86%, 14%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching orange tone, #DC601E has RGB (220, 96, 30) and HSL (21°, 76%, 49%). 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 #DC601E is #1E99DC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DC1E3A.

Use #DC601E in CSS: color: #DC601E or background-color: #DC601E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DC601E

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.74:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC601E?

#DC601E is a eye-catching orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #DC601E?

#DC601E in RGB is (220, 96, 30) - 220 red, 96 green, and 30 blue.

How to use #DC601E in CSS?

Use #DC601E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DC601E?

#1E99DC (complementary), #DC1E3A (analogous), and #994315 (lighter shade) work well with #DC601E.