#DD5836 Color Information

Hex color code: #DD5836

A striking red shade, #DD5836 appears as (221, 88, 54) in RGB and (12°, 71%, 54%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:

Color NameChocolate

HEX

#DD5836

RGB

221, 88, 54

HSL

12°, 71%, 54%

CMYK

0%, 60%, 76%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #DD5836;
background-color: #DD5836;
border-color: #DD5836;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DD5836;
border: 2px solid #DD5836;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#DD5836]
text-[#DD5836]
border-[#DD5836]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DD5836]

Generate Gradient

→

Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DD5836, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DD5836; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #DD5836; 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 #DD5836; background-color: #DD583615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #DD583620; border-left: 4px solid #DD5836; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #DD5836; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DD5836 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

221, 88, 54

Red: 221 / Green: 88 / Blue: 54

HSL

12°, 71%, 54%

Hue: 12° / Saturation: 71% / Lightness: 54%

CMYK

0%, 60%, 76%, 13%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 60% / Yellow: 76% / Key: 13%

What color is #DD5836?

#DD5836 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

36BCDD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DD5836 to RGB:

rgb(221, 88, 54)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DD5836 to HSL:

hsl(12, 71%, 54%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DD5836 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 60%, 76%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dynamic red tone, #DD5836 has RGB (221, 88, 54) and HSL (12°, 71%, 54%). 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 #DD5836 is #36BCDD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DD3668.

Use #DD5836 in CSS: color: #DD5836 or background-color: #DD5836. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DD5836

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.52:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD5836?

#DD5836 is a dynamic red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #DD5836?

#DD5836 in RGB is (221, 88, 54) - 221 red, 88 green, and 54 blue.

How to use #DD5836 in CSS?

Use #DD5836 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DD5836?

#36BCDD (complementary), #DD3668 (analogous), and #AA391D (lighter shade) work well with #DD5836.