Information about #DF9525 color

#DF9525 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #DF9525 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(223, 149, 37) (87.5% red, 58.4% green, 14.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 29 / 73 / 13 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#DF9525 is a energetic, saturated orange that feels open and friendly. 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 Buttercup (#DA9429). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Royal Arabian (#D7991C) and Carrot Orange (#ED9121).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(223, 149, 37)), which gives #DF9525 its character. If you plan to put text on a #DF9525 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#DF9525 color variations

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

#DF9525 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 #DF9525

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

Buttercup color link
Buttercup

#DA9429

Warm Gold color link
Warm Gold

#DAA428

Goldenrod color link
Goldenrod

#DAA520

Marigold color link
Marigold

#EAA221

Cool Copper color link
Cool Copper

#D98719

Galliano color link
Galliano

#D8A723

Candlelight color link
Candlelight

#E09D37

Fuel Yellow color link
Fuel Yellow

#D19033

Orange Gold color link
Orange Gold

#D4A017

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DF9525
  • RGB223, 149, 37
  • CMYK0, 29, 73, 13
  • CSSrgb(223, 149, 37)
  • HSL36°, 74%, 51%
  • HSL Precise36.129°, 74.4%, 50.98%
  • HSV36°, 83%, 87%
  • HSB36°, 83%, 87%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.875
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.584
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • GLSLvec3(0.875, 0.584, 0.145)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.875, 0.584, 0.145, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.875, 0.584, 0.145)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB87.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB58.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.5%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDDF9525
  • DECIMAL ID14652709
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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