Color #DF802F Color / Colour Code #DF802F
This page shows the hex color code for color #df802f (#DF802F). The colour is a orange tone with 73% saturation and 53% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DF802F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DF802F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 358, 28, and 58 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 28, 148, and 268 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DF802F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 28 and saturation at 73%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 28 to 73 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 28 with its complement at 208 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 #DF802F
Lightness variations at hue 28 and 73% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DF802F
Design Use Cases for #DF802F
Vibrant Brand Color
#DF802F has a strong 73% 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 53% lightness, #DF802F has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#DF802F sits in the orange range (hue 28). 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 #DF802F (hue 28) to its complement at hue 208. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 58. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #df802f, #308ddf);
CSS Code for #DF802F
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DF802F based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #DF802F across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #DF802F (#DF802F)
#DF802F is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 128 green, and 47 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 28 degrees with 73% saturation and 53% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DF802F is 147/255 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, 43% magenta, 79% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DF802F against white is 2.89:1 and against black is 7.27:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.27:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #308DDF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DF802F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DF3035 and #DFD930, 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 #DF802F
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DF802F?
- #DF802F is Color #DF802F, a orange color (colour) with RGB(223, 128, 47), HSL(28, 73%, 53%), and CMYK(0%, 43%, 79%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 147/255.
- Is #DF802F accessible for text?
- Against white, #DF802F has a contrast ratio of 2.89:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.27:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DF802F?
- The complementary colour is #308DDF (hue 208). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DF3035 and #DFD930. The triadic palette adds #30DF81 and #8130DF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DF802F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #df802f; or rgb(223, 128, 47); or hsl(28, 73%, 53%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 28 73% 53%; 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.