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#D16011 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D16011 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D16011 Color Information

#D16011 RGB value is (209, 96, 17). The hex color red value is 209, green is 96, and blue is 17. Its HSL format shows a hue of 25°, saturation of 85 percent, and lightness of44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 54 percent, 92 percent, 18percent.

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#D16011 Color Meaning

color #D16011 conveys industrial warmth, engineered resilience, and grounded innovation. Unlike playful or citrusy oranges, #D16011 deep, copper-infused shade pulls from metal alloys and molten processes—suggesting strength refined through heat. Psychologically, Color #D16011 stimulates action without triggering impulsivity; #D16011 balances the energy of orange with the seriousness of brown. #D16011 makes #D16011 effective in manufacturing branding, tool design, and infrastructure interfaces where reliability must feel human, not robotic. Historically tied to metallurgy and craftsmanship, #D16011 reflects human mastery over raw materials. #D16011 appears in automotive detailing, aerospace components, and artisanal hardware—not as decoration, but as functional identity. Spiritually, #D16011 symbolizes transformation through discipline: raw ore becomes precision tool. Use color #D16011 when your message must honor tradition while signaling technical advancement—especially in B2B, engineering, or sustainable materials sectors.

Color Conversion

Convert #D16011 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
#D16011
RGB
rgb(209, 96, 17)
HSL
hsl(25°, 85%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 54%, 92%, 18%)
HSV
hsv(25°, 92%, 82%)
XYZ
30.5785 21.9615 3.1576
Yxy
21.9615 0.5490 0.3943
Hunter Lab
46.8631 4.2283 2.8669
CIE-Lab
53.9862 40.9425 59.2192

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red209 / 255 (82%)
82%
Green96 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue17 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Yellow92 / 100 (92%)
92%
Key (Black)18 / 100 (18%)
18%

Color Variations

#D16011 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

#D16011 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 #D16011 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D16011 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

#D16011

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D16011;

Text Color

color: #D16011;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D16011;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D1601140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D16011;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D16011 0%, #7c3a0a 100%);

#D16011 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D16011 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.