Information about #DF9712 color

#DF9712 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #DF9712 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Full Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(223, 151, 18) (87.5% red, 59.2% green, 7.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 28 / 80 / 13 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#DF9712 is a maximally vivid 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 Gamboge (#E49B0F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Royal Arabian (#D7991C) and Orange Gold (#D4A017).

In RGB terms — rgb(223, 151, 18) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #DF9712 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.4:1. #DF9712 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#DF9712 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#DF9712 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 #DF9712

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

Gamboge color link
Gamboge

#E49B0F

Orange Gold color link
Orange Gold

#D4A017

Cool Copper color link
Cool Copper

#D98719

Harvest Gold color link
Harvest Gold

#DA9100

Goldenrod color link
Goldenrod

#DAA520

Marigold color link
Marigold

#EAA221

Rich Orange color link
Rich Orange

#F38D11

Bee Yellow color link
Bee Yellow

#E9AB17

Lemon Curry color link
Lemon Curry

#CCA01D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#DF9712
  • RGB223, 151, 18
  • CMYK0, 28, 80, 13
  • CSSrgb(223, 151, 18)
  • HSL39°, 85%, 47%
  • HSL Precise38.927°, 85.062%, 47.255%
  • HSV39°, 92%, 87%
  • HSB39°, 92%, 87%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.875
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.071
  • GLSLvec3(0.875, 0.592, 0.071)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.875, 0.592, 0.071, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.875, 0.592, 0.071)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB87.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB7.1%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDDF9712
  • DECIMAL ID14653202
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01