Color swatch image showing #DC9D0E with RGB(220,157,14) values

#DC9D0E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DC9D0E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DC9D0E Color Information

#DC9D0E RGB value is (220, 157, 14). The hex color red value is 220, green is 157, and blue is 14. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 88 percent, and lightness of 46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 29 percent, 94 percent, 14 percent.

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#DC9D0E Color Meaning

Color #DC9D0E conveys warmth, optimism, and confident energy. #DC9D0E deep yellow-orange mirrors autumn leaves and golden sunlight. Psychologically, color #DC9D0E stimulates focus, motivation, and proactive thinking. Designers often apply #DC9D0E to draw attention and inspire creativity. Symbolically, color #DC9D0E represents vitality, illumination, and dynamic energy. Cultural associations connect #DC9D0E to harvest, spirituality, and celebration. Spiritually, color #DC9D0E embodies conscious engagement and optimistic intent.

Color Conversion

Convert #DC9D0E 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
#DC9D0E
RGB
rgb(220, 157, 14)
HSL
hsl(42°, 88%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 29%, 94%, 14%)
HSV
hsv(42°, 94%, 86%)
XYZ
41.6514 39.3613 5.8177
Yxy
39.3613 0.4797 0.4533
Hunter Lab
62.7386 2.4729 6.8497
CIE-Lab
69.0122 13.3498 71.2441

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red220 / 255 (86%)
86%
Green157 / 255 (62%)
62%
Blue14 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Yellow94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)
14%

Color Variations

#DC9D0E 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

#DC9D0E 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 #DC9D0E 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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#DC9D0E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DC9D0E 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

#DC9D0E

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DC9D0E;

Text Color

color: #DC9D0E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DC9D0E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DC9D0E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DC9D0E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DC9D0E 0%, #835e08 100%);

#DC9D0E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DC9D0E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.