#DD6531 Color Information

Hex color code: #DD6531

#DD6531 is a striking orange color. In RGB it is (221, 101, 49), and in HSL it is (18°, 72%, 53%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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HEX

#DD6531

RGB

221, 101, 49

HSL

18°, 72%, 53%

CMYK

0%, 54%, 78%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #DD6531;
background-color: #DD6531;
border-color: #DD6531;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DD6531;
border: 2px solid #DD6531;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#DD6531]
text-[#DD6531]
border-[#DD6531]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DD6531]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DD6531, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DD6531; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #DD6531; 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 #DD6531; background-color: #DD653115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #DD653120; border-left: 4px solid #DD6531; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #DD6531; }

Related Colors

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Triadic

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DD6531 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

221, 101, 49

Red: 221 / Green: 101 / Blue: 49

HSL

18°, 72%, 53%

Hue: 18° / Saturation: 72% / Lightness: 53%

CMYK

0%, 54%, 78%, 13%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 54% / Yellow: 78% / Key: 13%

What color is #DD6531?

#DD6531 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

31AADD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DD6531 to RGB:

rgb(221, 101, 49)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DD6531 to HSL:

hsl(18, 72%, 53%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DD6531 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 54%, 78%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#DD6531 is a eye-catching orange color with RGB values of 221, 101, 49 and HSL of 18°, 72%, 53%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DD6531 is #31AADD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DD3153.

Use #DD6531 in CSS: color: #DD6531 or background-color: #DD6531. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DD6531

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.98:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD6531?

#DD6531 is a eye-catching orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #DD6531?

#DD6531 in RGB is (221, 101, 49) - 221 red, 101 green, and 49 blue.

How to use #DD6531 in CSS?

Use #DD6531 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DD6531?

#31AADD (complementary), #DD3153 (analogous), and #A7451B (lighter shade) work well with #DD6531.