#db9224 color: Buttercup
#db9224 is rgb(219, 146, 36) in RGB and oklch(71.678% 0.14393 71.089) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Amber
- Light
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- Warm
- ≈ Tangerine
- yellow-600
- Black 14%
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About #db9224
#db9224 is a bright light amber color. In OKLCH it has 71.7% lightness, 0.144 chroma and a hue of 71°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.58:1 contrast and black text 8.15:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Buttercup (#da9429). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is yellow-600.
Lighter: #db9224 mixed with white
Darker: #db9224 mixed with black
Calmer: #db9224 with less saturation
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Questions about #db9224
What color is #db9224?
#db9224 is bright light amber. The closest named color is Buttercup. In RGB it is rgb(219, 146, 36), in HSL hsl(36.07, 71.76%, 50%) and in OKLCH oklch(71.678% 0.14393 71.089).
What colors go well with #db9224?
The complementary color of #db9224 is #58a8fa. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #ee8259 and #b7a51a. The triadic partners are #00bfb9 and #c088e5.
Is white or black text more readable on #db9224?
Black text reads better on #db9224: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.58:1 and black gives 8.15:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #db9224 a warm or cool color?
#db9224 is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 71 degrees, its lightness 71.7% and its chroma 0.144.