Medium Dark Persimmon is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the brown color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #D65600, which equals rgb(214, 86, 0) in RGB and hsl(24, 100%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M60 Y100 K16, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#D65600 - RGB
214, 86, 0 - HSL
24°, 100%, 42% - CMYK
0, 60, 100, 16 - Family
Brown - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Medium Dark Persimmon
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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.19:1. Its complementary color is #0081D6.
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Medium Dark Persimmon color codes
| HEX | #D65600 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(214, 86, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(24, 100%, 42%) |
| HSV | 24°, 100%, 84% |
| CMYK | 0%, 60%, 100%, 16% |
| Decimal | 14046720 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Persimmon
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F8E3D5 - 100
#F1C7AA - 200
#EBAB80 - 300
#E48E55 - 400
#DD722B - 500
#D65600 - 600
#B24800 - 700
#8F3900 - 800
#6B2B00 - 900
#471D00 - 950
#240E00
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Persimmon
- Complementary
#0081D6≈ Medium Dark Capri - Analogous −30°
#D60015≈ Medium Dark Red - Analogous +30°
#D6C100≈ Medium Dark Yellow - Triadic +120°
#00D656≈ Malachite - Triadic +240°
#5600D6≈ Medium Dark Violet - Split 150°
#00D6C1≈ Dark Turquoise - Split 210°
#0015D6≈ Medium Dark Blue
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Persimmon
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Persimmon | Aa | 4.05:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Medium Dark Persimmon | Aa | 5.19:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Medium Dark Persimmon
background-color: #D65600;color: #D65600;background-color: rgb(214, 86, 0);background-color: hsl(24, 100%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-persimmon: #D65600; }class="bg-[#D65600]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Persimmon
- Medium Dark Orange
#D66B00 - Medium Dark Cinnabar
#D64000 - Bright Cinnabar
#E65719 - Medium Dark Bright Persimmon
#C15A15 - Medium Dark Bright Cinnabar
#C14915 - Mahogany
#C04000 - Chocolate
#D2691E - Bright Vermilion
#E64219 - Bright Persimmon
#E66B19 - Medium Dark Bright Orange
#C16B15 - Deep Orange
#AD5700 - Rust
#B7410E
More brown shades
- Very Pale Dusty Cinnabar
#DACDC8 - Palest Dusty Cinnabar
#EBE3E0 - Darkest Persimmon
#331400 - Very Dark Persimmon
#5C2500 - Dark Persimmon
#853500 - Deep Persimmon
#AD4500 - Darkest Bright Persimmon
#2E1505 - Very Dark Bright Persimmon
#532709 - Dark Bright Persimmon
#77380D - Deep Bright Persimmon
#9C4911 - Medium Dark Bright Persimmon
#C15A15
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Persimmon?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Persimmon is #D65600.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Persimmon?
Medium Dark Persimmon has an RGB value of 214, 86, 0 (rgb(214, 86, 0)). In HSL it is 24°, 100%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Persimmon?
Use black text on Medium Dark Persimmon. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.05:1 and black text has 5.19:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Persimmon?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Persimmon is #0081D6. Analogous colors #D60015 and #D6C100 also pair well.