#DC6A1E Color Information

Hex color code: #DC6A1E

The hex color #DC6A1E is a eye-catching orange with RGB values of (220, 106, 30) and HSL of (24°, 76%, 49%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameChocolate
HEX
#DC6A1E
RGB
220, 106, 30
HSL
24°, 76%, 49%
CMYK
0%, 52%, 86%, 14%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #DC6A1E;
background-color: #DC6A1E;
border-color: #DC6A1E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DC6A1E;
border: 2px solid #DC6A1E;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#DC6A1E]
text-[#DC6A1E]
border-[#DC6A1E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DC6A1E]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DC6A1E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DC6A1E; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #DC6A1E; 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 #DC6A1E; background-color: #DC6A1E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #DC6A1E20; border-left: 4px solid #DC6A1E; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #DC6A1E; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DC6A1E in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

220, 106, 30

Red: 220 / Green: 106 / Blue: 30

HSL

24°, 76%, 49%

Hue: 24° / Saturation: 76% / Lightness: 49%

CMYK

0%, 52%, 86%, 14%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 52% / Yellow: 86% / Key: 14%

What color is #DC6A1E?

#DC6A1E is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

FFFFFF
F5D2BC
EAA678
E07935

Complementary Colors

1E90DC

Color Palette

1E90DCComplementary
DC1E31Analogous
DCC91E
1EDC6ATriadic
6A1EDC
55290CShade
994A15Shade
E9955DShade
F2C1A1Shade

HEX to RGB

Convert #DC6A1E to RGB:

rgb(220, 106, 30)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DC6A1E to HSL:

hsl(24, 76%, 49%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DC6A1E to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 52%, 86%, 14%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching orange tone, #DC6A1E has RGB (220, 106, 30) and HSL (24°, 76%, 49%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DC6A1E is #1E90DC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DC1E31.

Use #DC6A1E in CSS: color: #DC6A1E or background-color: #DC6A1E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DC6A1E

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.12:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC6A1E?

#DC6A1E is a eye-catching orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #DC6A1E?

#DC6A1E in RGB is (220, 106, 30) - 220 red, 106 green, and 30 blue.

How to use #DC6A1E in CSS?

Use #DC6A1E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DC6A1E?

#1E90DC (complementary), #DC1E31 (analogous), and #994A15 (lighter shade) work well with #DC6A1E.