Color #DFBE72 Color / Colour Code #DFBE72
This page shows the hex color code for color #dfbe72 (#DFBE72). The colour is a orange tone with 63% saturation and 66% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DFBE72 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DFBE72 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 12, 42, and 72 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 42, 162, and 282 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #DFBE72
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 42 and saturation at 63%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 42 to 87 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 42 with its complement at 222 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 #DFBE72
Lightness variations at hue 42 and 63% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DFBE72
Design Use Cases for #DFBE72
Vibrant Brand Color
#DFBE72 has a strong 63% 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 66% lightness, #DFBE72 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
#DFBE72 sits in the orange range (hue 42). 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 #DFBE72 (hue 42) to its complement at hue 222. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 72. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dfbe72, #7292df);
CSS Code for #DFBE72
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Colors visually similar to #DFBE72 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DFBE72 (#DFBE72)
#DFBE72 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 190 green, and 114 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 42 degrees with 63% saturation and 66% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DFBE72 is 191/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 49% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DFBE72 against white is 1.79:1 and against black is 11.75:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.75:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #7292DF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DFBE72. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DF8872 and #C9DF72, 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 #DFBE72
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DFBE72?
- #DFBE72 is Color #DFBE72, a orange color (colour) with RGB(223, 190, 114), HSL(42, 63%, 66%), and CMYK(0%, 15%, 49%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 191/255.
- Is #DFBE72 accessible for text?
- Against white, #DFBE72 has a contrast ratio of 1.79:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.75:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DFBE72?
- The complementary colour is #7292DF (hue 222). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DF8872 and #C9DF72. The triadic palette adds #72DFBE and #BE72DF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DFBE72 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dfbe72; or rgb(223, 190, 114); or hsl(42, 63%, 66%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 42 63% 66%; 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.