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#DF7424 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DF7424 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DF7424 Color Information

#DF7424 RGB value is (223, 116, 36). The hex color red value is 223, green is 116, and blue is 36. Its HSL format shows a hue of 26°, saturation of 75 percent, and lightness of51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 48 percent, 84 percent, 13percent.

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#DF7424 Color Meaning

Color #DF7424 signifies vibrant substance, approachable heat, and harvest intensity. #DF7424 bright, reddish-orange is less pure than a primary orange, suggesting ripe persimmons, autumn pumpkins, and fired clay. Psychologically, color #DF7424 stimulates appetite, encourages enthusiastic action, and radiates a warmth that feels tangible and accessible. #DF7424 culturally references fall festivities, construction site safety, and vibrant market stalls. Spiritually, #DF7424 color represents the fruition of energy, joy made manifest, and creative fire that produces tangible results, embodying a motivating and generously warm energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #DF7424 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#DF7424
RGB
rgb(223, 116, 36)
HSL
hsl(26°, 75%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 48%, 84%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(26°, 84%, 87%)
XYZ
36.9953 28.3061 5.1828
Yxy
28.3061 0.5249 0.4016
Hunter Lab
53.2035 4.9915 4.0205
CIE-Lab
60.1643 36.7725 58.8354

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green116 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue36 / 255 (14%)
14%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta48 / 100 (48%)
48%
Yellow84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DF7424 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#DF7424 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #DF7424 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DF7424 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#DF7424

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DF7424;

Text Color

color: #DF7424;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DF7424;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DF742440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DF7424;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DF7424 0%, #864513 100%);

#DF7424 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DF7424 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.