Color swatch image showing #DF611A with RGB(223,97,26) values
Color swatch image showing #DF611A with RGB(223,97,26) values

#DF611A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DF611A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DF611A Color Information

#DF611A RGB value is (223, 97, 26). The hex color red value is 223, green is 97, and blue is 26. Its HSL format shows a hue of 22°, saturation of 79 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 57 percent, 88 percent, 13 percent.

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#DF611A Color Meaning

Color #DF611A conveys warmth, energy, and motivating vitality. #DF611A reddish-orange hue blends assertiveness with approachable energy. Psychologically, color #DF611A promotes creativity, active engagement, and optimistic action. Culturally, color #DF611A is linked with festive energy, vitality, and joy in both Western and Eastern traditions. Fengshui interprets #DF611A as a stimulating color to enhance dynamic areas, encourage motivation, and promote social interaction. Spiritually, color #DF611A aligns with the Root and Sacral chakras, supporting physical vitality, passion, and creative energy. Its medium-vivid red-orange tone is popular in design, art, and interiors to convey energy, warmth, and attention.

Color Conversion

Convert #DF611A 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
#DF611A
RGB
rgb(223, 97, 26)
HSL
hsl(22°, 79%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 57%, 88%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(22°, 88%, 87%)
XYZ
34.8926 24.3119 3.8309
Yxy
24.3119 0.5535 0.3857
Hunter Lab
49.3071 5.4023 3.2905
CIE-Lab
56.3988 45.9516 59.2898

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green97 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue26 / 255 (10%)
10%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta57 / 100 (57%)
57%
Yellow88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DF611A 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

#DF611A 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 #DF611A 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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#DF611A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.58:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.58:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.58:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DF611A 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

#DF611A

protanopia

#a8a72b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DF611A;

Text Color

color: #DF611A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DF611A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DF611A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DF611A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DF611A 0%, #843a10 100%);

#DF611A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DF611A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.