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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DD530E — Burnt Orange
#DD530E is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 20° 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 #DD530E
- fef5f1
- fbd7c5
- f8b898
- f69a6c
- f37c40
- f05d14
- c84b0d
- 9c3b0a
- 702a07
- 441a04
- 180902
Color schemes using #DD530E
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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#DD530E FAQ
What color is #DD530E?
#DD530E is a shade of burnt orange in the orange family. It has a hue of 20 degrees, 88% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DD530E?
#DD530E is rgb(221, 83, 14) in RGB, hsl(20, 88%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 62%, 94%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DD530E?
White text on this background reaches 3.95:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.32:1.
What colors go well with #DD530E?
Its direct complement is #0E98DD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0EDDBA and #0E30DD gives you contrast without the vibration.