#DDC59C Color Information

Hex color code: #DDC59C

#DDC59C is a delicate orange color. In RGB it is (221, 197, 156), and in HSL it is (38°, 49%, 74%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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HEX

#DDC59C

RGB

221, 197, 156

HSL

38°, 49%, 74%

CMYK

0%, 11%, 29%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #DDC59C;
background-color: #DDC59C;
border-color: #DDC59C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DDC59C;
border: 2px solid #DDC59C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#DDC59C]
text-[#DDC59C]
border-[#DDC59C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DDC59C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DDC59C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DDC59C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #DDC59C; 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 #DDC59C; background-color: #DDC59C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #DDC59C20; border-left: 4px solid #DDC59C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #DDC59C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DDC59C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

221, 197, 156

Red: 221 / Green: 197 / Blue: 156

HSL

38°, 49%, 74%

Hue: 38° / Saturation: 49% / Lightness: 74%

CMYK

0%, 11%, 29%, 13%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 29% / Key: 13%

What color is #DDC59C?

#DDC59C is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9CB4DD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DDC59C to RGB:

rgb(221, 197, 156)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DDC59C to HSL:

hsl(38, 49%, 74%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DDC59C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 11%, 29%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#DDC59C is a delicate orange color with RGB values of 221, 197, 156 and HSL of 38°, 49%, 74%. This orange-yellow hue evokes optimism and creativity, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DDC59C is #9CB4DD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DDA59C.

Use #DDC59C in CSS: color: #DDC59C or background-color: #DDC59C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DDC59C

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.54:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDC59C?

#DDC59C is a delicate orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #DDC59C?

#DDC59C in RGB is (221, 197, 156) - 221 red, 197 green, and 156 blue.

How to use #DDC59C in CSS?

Use #DDC59C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DDC59C?

#9CB4DD (complementary), #DDA59C (analogous), and #CAA463 (lighter shade) work well with #DDC59C.