Information about #D97442 color

#D97442 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #D97442 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(217, 116, 66) (85.1% red, 45.5% green, 25.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 40 / 59 / 15 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#D97442 presents itself as a energetic, saturated amber-leaning orange — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Clementine Orange (#DE7348). Nearby in the Register you will also find Orange Ochre (#DC793A) and Hero (#D37C39).

The recipe behind #D97442 is rgb(217, 116, 66), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #D97442 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. #D97442 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#D97442 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#D97442 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #D97442

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Orange Ochre color link
Orange Ochre

#DC793A

Hero color link
Hero

#D37C39

Phoenix color link
Phoenix

#D86C37

Flashback color link
Flashback

#DF803E

Red Damask color link
Red Damask

#CB6F4A

Tree Poppy color link
Tree Poppy

#E2813B

Hyperactive color link
Hyperactive

#E36C36

Mischief color link
Mischief

#CB6946

Tango color link
Tango

#D46F31

Terracota color link
Terracota

#CB6843

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#D97442
  • RGB217, 116, 66
  • CMYK0, 40, 59, 15
  • CSSrgb(217, 116, 66)
  • HSL20°, 67%, 55%
  • HSL Precise19.868°, 66.52%, 55.49%
  • HSV20°, 70%, 85%
  • HSB20°, 70%, 85%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.851
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.455
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.851, 0.455, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.851, 0.455, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.851, 0.455, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB85.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDD97442
  • DECIMAL ID14251074
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01