#DCB39D Color Information

Hex color code: #DCB39D

A delicate orange shade, #DCB39D appears as (220, 179, 157) in RGB and (21°, 47%, 74%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#DCB39D

RGB

220, 179, 157

HSL

21°, 47%, 74%

CMYK

0%, 19%, 29%, 14%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #DCB39D;
background-color: #DCB39D;
border-color: #DCB39D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DCB39D;
border: 2px solid #DCB39D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#DCB39D]
text-[#DCB39D]
border-[#DCB39D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DCB39D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DCB39D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DCB39D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #DCB39D; 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 #DCB39D; background-color: #DCB39D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #DCB39D20; border-left: 4px solid #DCB39D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #DCB39D; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DCB39D in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

220, 179, 157

Red: 220 / Green: 179 / Blue: 157

HSL

21°, 47%, 74%

Hue: 21° / Saturation: 47% / Lightness: 74%

CMYK

0%, 19%, 29%, 14%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 29% / Key: 14%

What color is #DCB39D?

#DCB39D is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9EC6DC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DCB39D to RGB:

rgb(220, 179, 157)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DCB39D to HSL:

hsl(21, 47%, 74%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DCB39D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 19%, 29%, 14%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle orange tone, #DCB39D has RGB (220, 179, 157) and HSL (21°, 47%, 74%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DCB39D is #9EC6DC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DC9EA7.

Use #DCB39D in CSS: color: #DCB39D or background-color: #DCB39D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DCB39D

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.98:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCB39D?

#DCB39D is a gentle orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #DCB39D?

#DCB39D in RGB is (220, 179, 157) - 220 red, 179 green, and 157 blue.

How to use #DCB39D in CSS?

Use #DCB39D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DCB39D?

#9EC6DC (complementary), #DC9EA7 (analogous), and #C88865 (lighter shade) work well with #DCB39D.