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#DA922E color code is #DA922E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #da922e.

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#DA922E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #DA922E is 0.3566. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.58:1 against white and 8.13:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#DA922E on white2.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#DA922E on black8.13:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #DA922E2.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #DA922E8.13:1AAA

#DA922E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #DA922E?+
The hex code for #DA922E is #DA922E. In RGB it's rgb(218, 146, 46), and in HSL it's hsl(35, 70%, 52%).
What is the RGB value of #DA922E?+
#DA922E in RGB is (218, 146, 46). Written in CSS: rgb(218, 146, 46).
What is the CMYK value of #DA922E?+
#DA922E converts to CMYK(0%, 33%, 79%, 15%) for print. Hex equivalent is #DA922E.
Is #da922e a warm or cool color?+
#DA922E (#DA922E) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 35° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #da922e belong to?+
#DA922E belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 35°, 70%, 52% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #da922e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#DA922E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.58:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #da922e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #DA922E (#DA922E) is 4205 C Amber Gem, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #DA922E in design

Practical guidance for using #da922e (#DA922E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#DA922E (#DA922E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #DA922E (#DA922E) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#DA922E flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #da922e can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#DA922E works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.