Flamingo

Q: How do I use #DD4E22 in CSS?

You can use #DD4E22 in CSS with: background-color: #DD4E22; or color: #DD4E22; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 78, 34). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 65%, 85%, 13%.

#DD4E22

Flamingo is a warm medium color with the hex code #DD4E22. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 221, 78, 34 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 65%, 85%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Flamingo color values

HEX: #DD4E22
RGB: 221, 78, 34
HSL: 14°, 73%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 65, 85, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Flamingo sits at 14° on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. At 73% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Flamingo is rendered as rgb(221, 78, 34), where the red channel dominates at 221, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Flamingo translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 65M 85Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (85%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Flamingo

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DD4E22;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 221, 78, 34;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DD4E22',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 65%
Y: 85%
K: 13%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(221, 78, 34)
rgba(221, 78, 34, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 14° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DD4E22?

#DD4E22 is Flamingo, a warm medium color with RGB values of 221, 78, 34. It has a hue of 14°, 73% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DD4E22?

The RGB color code for #DD4E22 is rgb(221, 78, 34). This means it contains 221 red, 78 green, and 34 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Flamingo a warm or cool color?

Flamingo (#DD4E22) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #DD4E22 in CSS?

You can use #DD4E22 in CSS with: background-color: #DD4E22; or color: #DD4E22; or as an RGB value: rgb(221, 78, 34). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 65%, 85%, 13%.