#DF742E Color Meaning and Information

#DF742E Color Information

#DF742E RGB value is (223, 116, 46). The hex color red value is 223, green is 116, and blue is 46. Its HSL format shows a hue of 24°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 48 percent, 79 percent, 13percent.

#DF742E

rgb(223, 116, 46)

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#DF742E Color Meaning

color #DF742E signifies nourishing energy, autumnal warmth, and robust health. #DF742E vibrant, reddish-orange resembles its namesake vegetable, suggesting harvest, vitality, and approachable, earthy energy. Psychologically, Color #DF742E promotes feelings of wholesome enthusiasm, tangible well-being, and a sociable, invigorating warmth. #DF742E culturally references health food branding, autumn festivals, and the vibrant hues of sunset in clear air. Spiritually, #DF742E color represents sustenance for the spirit, joy derived from the physical world, and energy that nourishes as #DF742E activates, embodying a hearty and optimistic vitality.

Color Conversion

Convert #DF742E 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

#DF742E

RGB

rgb(223, 116, 46)

HSL

hsl(24°, 73%, 53%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 48%, 79%, 13%)

HSV

hsv(24°, 79%, 87%)

XYZ

37.1700 28.3760 6.1028

Yxy

28.3760 0.5188 0.3960

Hunter Lab

53.2691 5.0513 3.8930

CIE-Lab

60.2269 37.0763 54.8861

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red223 / 255 (87%)

87%

Green116 / 255 (45%)

45%

Blue46 / 255 (18%)

18%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta48 / 100 (48%)

48%

Yellow79 / 100 (79%)

79%

Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Color Variations

#DF742E 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

#DF742E 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 #DF742E 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#DF742E

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 #DF742E 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

#DF742E

protanopia

#b1b03f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DF742E;

Text Color

color: #DF742E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DF742E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DF742E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DF742E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DF742E 0%, #8a4415 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #DF742E in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.