Color #DE751D Color / Colour Code #DE751D
This page shows the hex color code for color #de751d (#DE751D). The colour is a orange tone with 77% saturation and 49% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DE751D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DE751D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 357, 27, and 57 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 27, 147, and 267 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DE751D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 27 and saturation at 77%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 27 to 72 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 27 with its complement at 207 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 #DE751D
Lightness variations at hue 27 and 77% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DE751D
Design Use Cases for #DE751D
Vibrant Brand Color
#DE751D has a strong 77% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 49% lightness, #DE751D 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
#DE751D sits in the orange range (hue 27). 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 #DE751D (hue 27) to its complement at hue 207. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 57. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #de751d, #1d87dd);
CSS Code for #DE751D
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About Color #DE751D (#DE751D)
#DE751D is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 222 red, 117 green, and 29 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 27 degrees with 77% saturation and 49% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DE751D is 138/255 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, 47% magenta, 87% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DE751D against white is 3.15:1 and against black is 6.67:1. 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 6.67:1.
The complementary colour #1D87DD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DE751D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DD1D26 and #DDD41D, 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 #DE751D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DE751D?
- #DE751D is Color #DE751D, a orange color (colour) with RGB(222, 117, 29), HSL(27, 77%, 49%), and CMYK(0%, 47%, 87%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 138/255.
- Is #DE751D accessible for text?
- Against white, #DE751D has a contrast ratio of 3.15:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.67:1 (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 #DE751D?
- The complementary colour is #1D87DD (hue 207). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DD1D26 and #DDD41D. The triadic palette adds #1DDD73 and #731DDD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DE751D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #de751d; or rgb(222, 117, 29); or hsl(27, 77%, 49%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 27 77% 49%; 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.