Fleur de Sel Caramel color: hex code #DA8704
Fleur de Sel Caramel has the hex code #DA8704. It is a vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 85.5% red, 52.9% green and 1.6% blue (218, 135, 4).
Its hue angle is 37°, with 96% saturation and 44% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 38% magenta, 98% yellow and 15% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.45:1).
Fleur de Sel Caramel (#DA8704) color codes
| HEX | #DA8704 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 135, 4) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(85.5%, 52.9%, 1.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(37, 96%, 44%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(37, 98%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 38%, 98%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(63.55, 24.18, 68.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(63.55, 72.86, 70.61) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(37.603, 32.246, 4.359) | |
| Decimal | 14321412 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Fleur de Sel Caramel, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #DA8704 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DA8704 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #DA8704 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a28e00Protanopia
no red cones#b6a20bDeuteranopia
no green cones#ef7373Tritanopia
no blue cones#9a9a9aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #da8704; }
.text { color: #da8704; }
.border { border: 2px solid #da8704; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(218 135 4 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #da8704, #c2da04); }Similar colors
#d0851dCopious Caramel#e68a00Hotter Butter#dc8e31Soft Pumpkin#cc8822Chicken Masala#cb862cHarvest at Dusk#d58a37Caramelise#ed8a09Elden Ring Orange#d1902eVibrant Amber
Closest common color name: Tangerine.
See #DA8704 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DA8704?
- #DA8704 is a vivid orange known as Fleur de Sel Caramel. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Fleur de Sel Caramel?
- The RGB value is 218, 135, 4: 218 red, 135 green and 4 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Fleur de Sel Caramel?
- The complementary color is #0457DA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DA8704?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.45:1 and white text 2.82:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.