Information about #DA9C38 color

#DA9C38 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #DA9C38 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(218, 156, 56) (85.5% red, 61.2% green, 22% blue), or CMYK 0 / 24 / 64 / 15 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#DA9C38 is a energetic, saturated amber-leaning orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Candlelight (#E09D37). Nearby in the Register you will also find Turmeric (#E69B3A) and Fire Bush (#E09842).

In RGB terms — rgb(218, 156, 56) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #DA9C38 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.4:1. #DA9C38 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#DA9C38 color variations

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#DA9C38 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #DA9C38

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DA9C38
  • RGB218, 156, 56
  • CMYK0, 24, 64, 15
  • CSSrgb(218, 156, 56)
  • HSL37°, 69%, 54%
  • HSL Precise37.037°, 68.644%, 53.725%
  • HSV37°, 74%, 85%
  • HSB37°, 74%, 85%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.855
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.612
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • GLSLvec3(0.855, 0.612, 0.220)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.855, 0.612, 0.220, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.855, 0.612, 0.220)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB85.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDDA9C38
  • DECIMAL ID14326840
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01