Color #DFC09F Color / Colour Code #DFC09F
This page shows the hex color code for color #dfc09f (#DFC09F). The colour is a orange tone with 50% saturation and 75% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #DFC09F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#DFC09F 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 #DFC09F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 31 and saturation at 50%. 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 #DFC09F
Lightness variations at hue 31 and 50% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #DFC09F
Design Use Cases for #DFC09F
Balanced UI Color
At 50% saturation, #DFC09F strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Light Background Tint
#DFC09F at 75% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#DFC09F 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 #DFC09F (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, #dfc09f, #9fbedf);
CSS Code for #DFC09F
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #DFC09F based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #DFC09F (#DFC09F)
#DFC09F is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 223 red, 192 green, and 159 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 31 degrees with 50% saturation and 75% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #DFC09F is 198/255 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, 14% magenta, 29% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #DFC09F against white is 1.72:1 and against black is 12.18:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.18:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #9FBEDF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #DFC09F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #DFA09F and #DEDF9F, 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 #DFC09F
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #DFC09F?
- #DFC09F is Color #DFC09F, a orange color (colour) with RGB(223, 192, 159), HSL(31, 50%, 75%), and CMYK(0%, 14%, 29%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 198/255.
- Is #DFC09F accessible for text?
- Against white, #DFC09F has a contrast ratio of 1.72:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.18:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #DFC09F?
- The complementary colour is #9FBEDF (hue 211). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #DFA09F and #DEDF9F. The triadic palette adds #9FDFC0 and #C09FDF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #DFC09F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #dfc09f; or rgb(223, 192, 159); or hsl(31, 50%, 75%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 31 50% 75%; 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.