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#DC956D
Color Values
#DC956D
220, 149, 109
21.6, 61.3%, 64.5%
21.6, 50.5%, 86.3%
0.0%, 32.3%, 50.5%, 13.7%
0.7315 0.1017 50.0
Properties
Color Psychology
True orange embodies enthusiasm, creativity, and adventure. It stimulates mental activity and social interaction, making it a favorite in creative industries. Orange is highly visible and conveys confidence without the aggression of red, bridging warmth and energy.
Design Usage
Medium orange excels in CTAs, pricing highlights, and gamification elements where excitement is desired. Tech companies and SaaS products use it to differentiate from the dominant blue of their competitors. It requires careful contrast checking since mid-range orange can fail WCAG on light backgrounds.
Color Harmonies
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Usage
background-color: #DC956D;
color: #DC956D;
border-color: #DC956D;
Orange 300
#FDBA74
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
2.45:1
Text on black
8.56:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DC956D?
RGB(220, 149, 109) · HSL(21.6, 61.3%, 64.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 32.3%, 50.5%, 13.7%)
Does #DC956D meet WCAG contrast on white?
2.45:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #DC956D?
Use 000000 text on a #DC956D background; contrast on black is 8.56:1.