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#DC9A38 Color — #DC9A38

Complete color reference for #DC9A38: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#DC9A38
RGBrgb(220, 154, 56)
HSLhsl(36, 70%, 54%)
HSVhsv(36, 75%, 86%)
CMYKC:0% M:30% Y:75% K:14%
CSS Color#DC9A38
Decimal14457400
Luminance0.3861

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#DC9A38 on White
Ratio: 2.41:1 — Fail
#DC9A38 on Black
Ratio: 8.72:1 — AAA
White on #DC9A38
Ratio: 2.41:1 — Fail
Black on #DC9A38
Ratio: 8.72:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FDFAF5
100#FAF0E1
200#F5E1C3
300#EFD2A5
400#E8BD7E
500#DC9A38
600#B07B2D
700#845C22
800#583E16
900#37270E

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #DC9A38?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(220, 154, 56). The red channel is 220, green is 154, and blue is 56 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #DC9A38?

The HSL value is hsl(36, 70%, 54%). Hue is 36°, saturation is 70%, and lightness is 54%.

Does #DC9A38 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #DC9A38 achieves a 2.41:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 8.72:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #DC9A38?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #DC9A38 is #3879DC.