Color swatch image showing #D16002 with RGB(209,96,2) values
Color swatch image showing #D16002 with RGB(209,96,2) values

#D16002 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D16002 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D16002 Color Information

#D16002 RGB value is (209, 96, 2). The hex color red value is 209, green is 96, and blue is 2. Its HSL format shows a hue of 27°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 54 percent, 99 percent, 18 percent.

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#D16002 Color Meaning

Color #D16002 signifies matured intensity, industrial strength, and robust harvest. #D16002 deeper, more brownish-orange resembles rust, terracotta, and spices like paprika. Psychologically, color #D16002 evokes a sense of seasoned power, earned warmth, and energy that has been solidified through use or time. #D16002 culturally references traditional brickwork, autumn landscapes at dusk, and the patina on old tools. Spiritually, #D16002 color represents passion transformed into endurance, the value of applied energy, and a fire that builds rather than consumes, acting as a symbol for durable and hard-won vitality.

Color Conversion

Convert #D16002 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#D16002
RGB
rgb(209, 96, 2)
HSL
hsl(27°, 98%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 54%, 99%, 18%)
HSV
hsv(27°, 99%, 82%)
XYZ
30.4883 21.9254 2.6826
Yxy
21.9254 0.5534 0.3979
Hunter Lab
46.8246 4.2005 2.9247
CIE-Lab
53.9478 40.7705 62.4037

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red209 / 255 (82%)
82%
Green96 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue2 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Yellow99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Key (Black)18 / 100 (18%)
18%

Color Variations

#D16002 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#D16002 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #D16002 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#D16002

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D16002 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#D16002

protanopia

#a09f19

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D16002;

Text Color

color: #D16002;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D16002;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D1600240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D16002;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D16002 0%, #7c3901 100%);

#D16002 Color FAQs

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