Meteor

Q: How do I use #DE8621 in CSS?

You can use #DE8621 in CSS with: background-color: #DE8621; or color: #DE8621; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 134, 33). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 40%, 85%, 13%.

#DE8621

Meteor is a warm medium color with the hex code #DE8621. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 222, 134, 33 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 40%, 85%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Meteor color values

HEX: #DE8621
RGB: 222, 134, 33
HSL: 32°, 74%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 40, 85, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Meteor sits at 32° on the color wheel with 74% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. At 74% 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, Meteor is rendered as rgb(222, 134, 33), where the red channel dominates at 222, 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, Meteor translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 40M 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 Meteor

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DE8621;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 222, 134, 33;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DE8621',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 40%
Y: 85%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(222, 134, 33)
rgba(222, 134, 33, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 32° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DE8621?

#DE8621 is Meteor, a warm medium color with RGB values of 222, 134, 33. It has a hue of 32°, 74% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DE8621?

The RGB color code for #DE8621 is rgb(222, 134, 33). This means it contains 222 red, 134 green, and 33 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Meteor a warm or cool color?

Meteor (#DE8621) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #DE8621 in CSS?

You can use #DE8621 in CSS with: background-color: #DE8621; or color: #DE8621; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 134, 33). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 40%, 85%, 13%.