#DFB249 Color Information

Hex color code: #DFB249

The hex color #DFB249 is a muted orange with RGB values of (223, 178, 73) and HSL of (42°, 70%, 58%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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HEX

#DFB249

RGB

223, 178, 73

HSL

42°, 70%, 58%

CMYK

0%, 20%, 67%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #DFB249;
background-color: #DFB249;
border-color: #DFB249;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DFB249;
border: 2px solid #DFB249;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#DFB249]
text-[#DFB249]
border-[#DFB249]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DFB249]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DFB249, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DFB249; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #DFB249; 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 #DFB249; background-color: #DFB24915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #DFB24920; border-left: 4px solid #DFB249; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #DFB249; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DFB249 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

223, 178, 73

Red: 223 / Green: 178 / Blue: 73

HSL

42°, 70%, 58%

Hue: 42° / Saturation: 70% / Lightness: 58%

CMYK

0%, 20%, 67%, 13%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 20% / Yellow: 67% / Key: 13%

What color is #DFB249?

#DFB249 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

4976DF

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DFB249 to RGB:

rgb(223, 178, 73)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DFB249 to HSL:

hsl(42, 70%, 58%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DFB249 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 20%, 67%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#DFB249 is a neutral orange color with RGB values of 223, 178, 73 and HSL of 42°, 70%, 58%. This orange-yellow hue evokes optimism and creativity, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DFB249 is #4976DF, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DF6749.

Use #DFB249 in CSS: color: #DFB249 or background-color: #DFB249. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DFB249

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.60:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFB249?

#DFB249 is a neutral orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #DFB249?

#DFB249 in RGB is (223, 178, 73) - 223 red, 178 green, and 73 blue.

How to use #DFB249 in CSS?

Use #DFB249 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DFB249?

#4976DF (complementary), #DF6749 (analogous), and #BA8C21 (lighter shade) work well with #DFB249.