Color swatch image showing #DF7403 with RGB(223,116,3) values

#DF7403 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DF7403 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DF7403 Color Information

#DF7403 RGB value is (223, 116, 3). The hex color red value is 223, green is 116, and blue is 3. Its HSL format shows a hue of 31°, saturation of 97 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 48 percent, 99 percent, 13 percent.

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#DF7403 Color Meaning

Color #DF7403 signifies tempered urgency, maintained energy, and reliable alertness. #DF7403 slightly muted orange retains a vibrant warmth, suggesting autumn pumpkins, construction site markings, and glowing furnace elements. Psychologically, color #DF7403 promotes sustained enthusiasm, approachable danger, and a sense of consistent, tangible activity. #DF7403 culturally references athletic team colors, seasonal decor, and industrial machinery accents. Spiritually, #DF7403 color represents enduring will, passion that is controlled and directed, and a warmth that persists through cycles, embodying a dependable and vigorous force.

Color Conversion

Convert #DF7403 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
#DF7403
RGB
rgb(223, 116, 3)
HSL
hsl(31°, 97%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 48%, 99%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(31°, 99%, 87%)
XYZ
36.6933 28.1853 3.5925
Yxy
28.1853 0.5359 0.4116
Hunter Lab
53.0898 4.8884 4.2402
CIE-Lab
60.0558 36.2441 66.9837

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green116 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue3 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta48 / 100 (48%)
48%
Yellow99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

#DF7403 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

#DF7403 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 #DF7403 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+)

3.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DF7403 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

#DF7403

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DF7403;

Text Color

color: #DF7403;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DF7403;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DF740340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DF7403;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DF7403 0%, #844502 100%);

#DF7403 Color FAQs

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