Medium Dark Amber is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the brown color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #D69600, which equals rgb(214, 150, 0) in RGB and hsl(42, 100%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M30 Y100 K16, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#D69600 - RGB
214, 150, 0 - HSL
42°, 100%, 42% - CMYK
0, 30, 100, 16 - Family
Brown - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Medium Dark Amber
Brown shades are earthy, warm and dependable. This family covers tans, beiges, woods and chocolates, and works well for natural, rustic and heritage-style designs. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 8.22:1. Its complementary color is #0040D6.
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Medium Dark Amber color codes
| HEX | #D69600 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 150, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(42, 100%, 42%) |
| HSV | 42°, 100%, 84% |
| CMYK | 0%, 30%, 100%, 16% |
| Decimal | 14063104 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Amber
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F8EED5 - 100
#F1DCAA - 200
#EBCB80 - 300
#E4B955 - 400
#DDA82B - 500
#D69600 - 600
#B27D00 - 700
#8F6400 - 800
#6B4B00 - 900
#473200 - 950
#241900
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Amber
- Complementary
#0040D6≈ Medium Dark Cobalt - Analogous −30°
#D62B00≈ Medium Dark Cinnabar - Analogous +30°
#ABD600≈ Medium Dark Chartreuse - Triadic +120°
#00D696≈ Medium Dark Seafoam - Triadic +240°
#9600D6≈ Dark Violet - Split 150°
#00ABD6≈ Medium Dark Capri - Split 210°
#2B00D6≈ Medium Dark Iris
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Amber
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Amber | Aa | 2.55:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Medium Dark Amber | Aa | 8.22:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Medium Dark Amber
background-color: #D69600;color: #D69600;background-color: rgb(214, 150, 0);background-color: hsl(42, 100%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-amber: #D69600; }class="bg-[#D69600]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Amber
- Medium Dark Tangerine
#D68100 - Medium Dark Marigold
#D6AB00 - Bright Tangerine
#E69419 - Medium Dark Bright Amber
#C18D15 - Medium Dark Bright Marigold
#C19F15 - Goldenrod
#DAA520 - Bright Amber
#E6A819 - Tangerine
#F28500 - Dark Goldenrod
#B8860B - Bright Orange
#E68019 - Marigold
#EAA221 - Deep Gold
#AD9C00
More brown shades
- Very Pale Dusty Tangerine
#DAD3C8 - Palest Dusty Tangerine
#EBE7E0 - Darkest Amber
#332400 - Very Dark Amber
#5C4000 - Dark Amber
#855D00 - Deep Amber
#AD7900 - Darkest Bright Amber
#2E2205 - Very Dark Bright Amber
#533D09 - Dark Bright Amber
#77580D - Deep Bright Amber
#9C7211 - Medium Dark Bright Amber
#C18D15
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Amber?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Amber is #D69600.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Amber?
Medium Dark Amber has an RGB value of 214, 150, 0 (rgb(214, 150, 0)). In HSL it is 42°, 100%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Amber?
Use black text on Medium Dark Amber. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.55:1 and black text has 8.22:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Amber?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Amber is #0040D6. Analogous colors #D62B00 and #ABD600 also pair well.