Color swatch image showing #DF612D with RGB(223,97,45) values

#DF612D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DF612D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DF612D Color Information

#DF612D RGB value is (223, 97, 45). The hex color red value is 223, green is 97, and blue is 45. Its HSL format shows a hue of 18°, saturation of 74 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 57 percent, 80 percent, 13 percent.

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#DF612D Color Meaning

Color #DF612D conveys warmth, energy, and motivating vitality. #DF612D reddish-orange hue blends assertiveness with approachable energy. Psychologically, color #DF612D promotes creativity, active engagement, and optimistic action. Culturally, color #DF612D is linked with festive energy, vitality, and joy in both Western and Eastern traditions. Fengshui interprets #DF612D as a stimulating color to enhance dynamic areas, encourage motivation, and promote social interaction. Spiritually, color #DF612D 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 #DF612D 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
#DF612D
RGB
rgb(223, 97, 45)
HSL
hsl(18°, 74%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 57%, 80%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(18°, 80%, 87%)
XYZ
35.1798 24.4268 5.3433
Yxy
24.4268 0.5416 0.3761
Hunter Lab
49.4235 5.4969 3.0962
CIE-Lab
56.5126 46.4404 51.7990

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green97 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue45 / 255 (18%)
18%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta57 / 100 (57%)
57%
Yellow80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DF612D 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

#DF612D 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 #DF612D 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.

#FFFFFF
#DF612D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DF612D 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

#DF612D

protanopia

#a8a73a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DF612D;

Text Color

color: #DF612D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DF612D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DF612D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DF612D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DF612D 0%, #8a3815 100%);

#DF612D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DF612D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.