#DD9F90

#DD9F90

Overview

#DD9F90 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 221, 159, 144, in HSL 11.7°, 53.1%, 71.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 28.1%, 34.8%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0530-R10B Rose.

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Color Values

HEX

#DD9F90

RGB

221, 159, 144

HSL

11.7, 53.1%, 71.6%

HSV

11.7, 34.8%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 28.1%, 34.8%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.758 0.0776 34.1

Properties

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #DD9F90;
color: #DD9F90;
border-color: #DD9F90;
Nearest Tailwind: Red 300 #FCA5A5

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.23:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

9.44:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #DD9F90?

RGB(221, 159, 144) · HSL(11.7, 53.1%, 71.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 28.1%, 34.8%, 13.3%)

Does #DD9F90 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.23:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #DD9F90?

Use 000000 text on a #DD9F90 background; contrast on black is 9.44:1.