#DB9233

A medium, moderate orange closely aligning with Peru.

About #DB9233

The precise color #DB9233 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Peru. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(219, 146, 51).

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 0% Cyan, 33% Magenta, 77% Yellow, and 14% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#DB9233
RGB219, 146, 51
HSL33.9°, 70.0%, 52.9%
CMYK0%, 33%, 77%, 14%
HSV33.9°, 76.7%, 85.9%
LAB66.4, 19.8, 58.5
XYZ40.1, 35.9, 7.9
Decimal14389811

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.57:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.17:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.46:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.95:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #DB9233; }
.text-color { color: #DB9233; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #DB9233; }

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