#DFC481 Color Information

Hex color code: #DFC481

A subtle orange shade, #DFC481 appears as (223, 196, 129) in RGB and (43°, 59%, 69%) in HSL. It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameBurlywood
HEX
#DFC481
RGB
223, 196, 129
HSL
43°, 59%, 69%
CMYK
0%, 12%, 42%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #DFC481;
background-color: #DFC481;
border-color: #DFC481;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DFC481;
border: 2px solid #DFC481;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#DFC481]
text-[#DFC481]
border-[#DFC481]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DFC481]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DFC481, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DFC481; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #DFC481; 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 #DFC481; background-color: #DFC48115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #DFC48120; border-left: 4px solid #DFC481; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #DFC481; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DFC481 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

223, 196, 129

Red: 223 / Green: 196 / Blue: 129

HSL

43°, 59%, 69%

Hue: 43° / Saturation: 59% / Lightness: 69%

CMYK

0%, 12%, 42%, 13%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 12% / Yellow: 42% / Key: 13%

What color is #DFC481?

#DFC481 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DFC481 to RGB:

rgb(223, 196, 129)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DFC481 to HSL:

hsl(43, 59%, 69%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DFC481 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 12%, 42%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated orange tone, #DFC481 has RGB (223, 196, 129) and HSL (43°, 59%, 69%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DFC481 is #819CDF, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DF9681.

Use #DFC481 in CSS: color: #DFC481 or background-color: #DFC481. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DFC481

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.35:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFC481?

#DFC481 is a understated orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #DFC481?

#DFC481 in RGB is (223, 196, 129) - 223 red, 196 green, and 129 blue.

How to use #DFC481 in CSS?

Use #DFC481 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DFC481?

#819CDF (complementary), #DF9681 (analogous), and #CFA844 (lighter shade) work well with #DFC481.