Information about #DC9D88 color

#DC9D88 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #DC9D88 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(220, 157, 136) (86.3% red, 61.6% green, 53.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 25 / 33 / 14 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#DC9D88 presents itself as a clearly saturated amber-leaning orange — one that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Pinkish Tan (#D99B82). Slightly further away sit Petite Orchid (#DA9790) and Tonys Pink (#E79E88).

In RGB terms — rgb(220, 157, 136) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #DC9D88: 9.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.3:1 for white. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#DC9D88 color variations

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#DC9D88 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 #DC9D88

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

Pinkish Tan color link
Pinkish Tan

#D99B82

Tonys Pink color link
Tonys Pink

#E79E88

Tumbleweed color link
Tumbleweed

#DEAA88

Salmon Rose color link
Salmon Rose

#E7968B

Soft Sienna color link
Soft Sienna

#D09F93

Cameo color link
Cameo

#CCA483

Peach Beige color link
Peach Beige

#D3A297

Deja Vu color link
Deja Vu

#D7AE81

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DC9D88
  • RGB220, 157, 136
  • CMYK0, 25, 33, 14
  • CSSrgb(220, 157, 136)
  • HSL15°, 55%, 70%
  • HSL Precise15°, 54.545%, 69.804%
  • HSV15°, 38%, 86%
  • HSB15°, 38%, 86%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.863
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.616
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.533
  • GLSLvec3(0.863, 0.616, 0.533)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.863, 0.616, 0.533, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.863, 0.616, 0.533)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB86.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB53.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDDC9D88
  • DECIMAL ID14458248
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01