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#D36E69 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D36E69 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D36E69 Color Information

#D36E69 RGB value is (211, 110, 105). The hex color red value is 211, green is 110, and blue is 105. Its HSL format shows a hue of 3°, saturation of 55 percent, and lightness of62 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 48 percent, 50 percent, 17percent.

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#D36E69 Color Meaning

Color #D36E69 expresses tender resilience, lived-in warmth, and softened intensity. #D36E69 dusty rose-red avoids both pastel innocence and neon boldness—instead, #D36E69 feels like a memory of passion. Psychologically, color #D36E69 soothes while still engaging; #D36E69’s emotionally available without demanding response. Designers use #D36E69 in wellness branding, ceramic tableware, and heritage textiles where care is shown through consistency, not performance. Culturally, #D36E69 aligns with “quiet femininity”—strength expressed through endurance, not spectacle. Spiritually, #D36E69 symbolizes healing that leaves a trace: scars that add character, not shame. Use color #D36E69 when your message honors emotion that has been tested, not just felt.

Color Conversion

Convert #D36E69 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
#D36E69
RGB
rgb(211, 110, 105)
HSL
hsl(3°, 55%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 48%, 50%, 17%)
HSV
hsv(3°, 50%, 83%)
XYZ
34.9897 26.0207 16.5429
Yxy
26.0207 0.4512 0.3355
Hunter Lab
51.0105 4.8648 1.7726
CIE-Lab
58.0567 39.1374 20.9635

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red211 / 255 (83%)
83%
Green110 / 255 (43%)
43%
Blue105 / 255 (41%)
41%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta48 / 100 (48%)
48%
Yellow50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Key (Black)17 / 100 (17%)
17%

Color Variations

#D36E69 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

#D36E69 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 #D36E69 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+)

3.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D36E69 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D36E69;

Text Color

color: #D36E69;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D36E69;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D36E6940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D36E69;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D36E69 0%, #8f2e29 100%);

#D36E69 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D36E69 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.