#DF9C16 Color Information

Hex color code: #DF9C16

The hex color #DF9C16 is a vivid orange with RGB values of (223, 156, 22) and HSL of (40°, 82%, 48%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameGoldenrod

HEX

#DF9C16

RGB

223, 156, 22

HSL

40°, 82%, 48%

CMYK

0%, 30%, 90%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #DF9C16;
background-color: #DF9C16;
border-color: #DF9C16;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DF9C16;
border: 2px solid #DF9C16;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#DF9C16]
text-[#DF9C16]
border-[#DF9C16]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DF9C16]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DF9C16, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DF9C16; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #DF9C16; 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 #DF9C16; background-color: #DF9C1615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #DF9C1620; border-left: 4px solid #DF9C16; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #DF9C16; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DF9C16 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

223, 156, 22

Red: 223 / Green: 156 / Blue: 22

HSL

40°, 82%, 48%

Hue: 40° / Saturation: 82% / Lightness: 48%

CMYK

0%, 30%, 90%, 13%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 30% / Yellow: 90% / Key: 13%

What color is #DF9C16?

#DF9C16 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1659DF

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DF9C16 to RGB:

rgb(223, 156, 22)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DF9C16 to HSL:

hsl(40, 82%, 48%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DF9C16 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 30%, 90%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A bold orange tone, #DF9C16 has RGB (223, 156, 22) and HSL (40°, 82%, 48%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DF9C16 is #1659DF, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DF3716.

Use #DF9C16 in CSS: color: #DF9C16 or background-color: #DF9C16. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DF9C16

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.90:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DF9C16?

#DF9C16 is a bold orange color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #DF9C16?

#DF9C16 in RGB is (223, 156, 22) - 223 red, 156 green, and 22 blue.

How to use #DF9C16 in CSS?

Use #DF9C16 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DF9C16?

#1659DF (complementary), #DF3716 (analogous), and #996B0F (lighter shade) work well with #DF9C16.