analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D5911A — Honey
#D5911A is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 38° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #D5911A
- fdf9f1
- f8e6c8
- f3d49e
- eec174
- e9af4a
- e49c21
- be8117
- 946412
- 6a480d
- 402c08
- 170f03
Color schemes using #D5911A
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#D5911A FAQ
What color is #D5911A?
#D5911A is a shade of honey in the orange family. It has a hue of 38 degrees, 78% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D5911A?
#D5911A is rgb(213, 145, 26) in RGB, hsl(38, 78%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 32%, 88%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D5911A?
White text on this background reaches 2.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.89:1.
What colors go well with #D5911A?
Its direct complement is #1A5FD5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1ABCD5 and #331AD5 gives you contrast without the vibration.