#DD8533 Color Information

Hex color code: #DD8533

A vivid orange shade, #DD8533 appears as (221, 133, 51) in RGB and (29°, 71%, 53%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NamePeru
HEX
#DD8533
RGB
221, 133, 51
HSL
29°, 71%, 53%
CMYK
0%, 40%, 77%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #DD8533;
background-color: #DD8533;
border-color: #DD8533;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DD8533;
border: 2px solid #DD8533;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#DD8533]
text-[#DD8533]
border-[#DD8533]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DD8533]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DD8533, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DD8533; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #DD8533; 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 #DD8533; background-color: #DD853315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #DD853320; border-left: 4px solid #DD8533; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #DD8533; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DD8533 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

221, 133, 51

Red: 221 / Green: 133 / Blue: 51

HSL

29°, 71%, 53%

Hue: 29° / Saturation: 71% / Lightness: 53%

CMYK

0%, 40%, 77%, 13%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 40% / Yellow: 77% / Key: 13%

What color is #DD8533?

#DD8533 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DD8533 to RGB:

rgb(221, 133, 51)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DD8533 to HSL:

hsl(29, 71%, 53%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DD8533 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 40%, 77%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#DD8533 is a vivid orange color with RGB values of 221, 133, 51 and HSL of 29°, 71%, 53%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DD8533 is #328ADC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DC3235.

Use #DD8533 in CSS: color: #DD8533 or background-color: #DD8533. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DD8533

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.48:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD8533?

#DD8533 is a vivid orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #DD8533?

#DD8533 in RGB is (221, 133, 51) - 221 red, 133 green, and 51 blue.

How to use #DD8533 in CSS?

Use #DD8533 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DD8533?

#328ADC (complementary), #DC3235 (analogous), and #A65F1C (lighter shade) work well with #DD8533.