#DC9974 Color Information

Hex color code: #DC9974

A vibrant orange shade, #DC9974 appears as (220, 153, 116) in RGB and (21°, 60%, 66%) in HSL. It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Salmon

HEX

#DC9974

RGB

220, 153, 116

HSL

21°, 60%, 66%

CMYK

0%, 30%, 47%, 14%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #DC9974;
background-color: #DC9974;
border-color: #DC9974;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #DC9974;
border: 2px solid #DC9974;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#DC9974]
text-[#DC9974]
border-[#DC9974]
shadow-[0_0_10px_DC9974]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DC9974, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #DC9974; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #DC9974; 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 #DC9974; background-color: #DC997415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #DC997420; border-left: 4px solid #DC9974; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #DC9974; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #DC9974 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

220, 153, 116

Red: 220 / Green: 153 / Blue: 116

HSL

21°, 60%, 66%

Hue: 21° / Saturation: 60% / Lightness: 66%

CMYK

0%, 30%, 47%, 14%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 30% / Yellow: 47% / Key: 14%

What color is #DC9974?

#DC9974 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

74B8DC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #DC9974 to RGB:

rgb(220, 153, 116)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #DC9974 to HSL:

hsl(21, 60%, 66%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #DC9974 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 30%, 47%, 14%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vibrant orange tone, #DC9974 has RGB (220, 153, 116) and HSL (21°, 60%, 66%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #DC9974 is #74B8DC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #DC7484.

Use #DC9974 in CSS: color: #DC9974 or background-color: #DC9974. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #DC9974

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.85:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DC9974?

#DC9974 is a vibrant orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #DC9974?

#DC9974 in RGB is (220, 153, 116) - 220 red, 153 green, and 116 blue.

How to use #DC9974 in CSS?

Use #DC9974 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #DC9974?

#74B8DC (complementary), #DC7484 (analogous), and #CD6C37 (lighter shade) work well with #DC9974.