Color #DA770F Color / Colour Code #DA770F
This page shows the hex color code for color #da770f (#DA770F). The colour is a orange tone with 87% saturation and 46% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DA770F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DA770F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 1, 31, and 61 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 31, 151, and 271 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DA770F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 31 and saturation at 87%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 31 to 76 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 31 with its complement at 211 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #DA770F
Lightness variations at hue 31 and 87% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DA770F
Design Use Cases for #DA770F
High-Impact Accent
With 87% saturation, #DA770F is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Primary Interface Color
At 46% lightness, #DA770F is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#DA770F sits in the orange range (hue 31). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #DA770F (hue 31) to its complement at hue 211. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 61. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #da770f, #0f72db);
CSS Code for #DA770F
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About Color #DA770F (#DA770F)
#DA770F is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 218 red, 119 green, and 15 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 14.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 31 degrees with 87% saturation and 46% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DA770F is 137/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 45% magenta, 93% yellow, and 15% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DA770F against white is 3.17:1 and against black is 6.63:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 6.63:1.
The complementary colour #0F72DB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DA770F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DB130F and #D8DB0F, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #DA770F
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DA770F?
- #DA770F is Color #DA770F, a orange color (colour) with RGB(218, 119, 15), HSL(31, 87%, 46%), and CMYK(0%, 45%, 93%, 15%). Its perceived brightness is 137/255.
- Is #DA770F accessible for text?
- Against white, #DA770F has a contrast ratio of 3.17:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.63:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DA770F?
- The complementary colour is #0F72DB (hue 211). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DB130F and #D8DB0F. The triadic palette adds #0FDB79 and #790FDB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DA770F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #da770f; or rgb(218, 119, 15); or hsl(31, 87%, 46%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 31 87% 46%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.