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#D68A37 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D68A37 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D68A37 Color Information

#D68A37 RGB value is (214, 138, 55). The hex color red value is 214, green is 138, and blue is 55. Its HSL format shows a hue of 31°, saturation of 66 percent, and lightness of53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 36 percent, 74 percent, 16percent.

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#D68A37 Color Meaning

color #D68A37 conveys energetic grounding, practical vitality, and dynamic warmth. #D68A37 medium brown-orange evokes natural mineral strength, stimulating confidence, focus, and creative initiative. Color #D68A37 psychologically encourages persistence, optimism, and resilience. Culturally, Color #D68A37 reflects craftsmanship, natural elegance, and earthy richness in Western contexts. Eastern traditions associate #D68A37 with strength, protection, and energetic balance. Fengshui uses #D68A37 to enhance courage, focus, and harmonize energy within living or work spaces. Spiritually, Color #D68A37 aligns with the Root and Sacral Chakras, enhancing grounding, personal power, and creative energy. Designers and artists use #D68A37 medium-bright earthy shade in interiors, textiles, and jewelry-inspired palettes. Its vibrant yet natural tone communicates strength, warmth, and dependable vitality.

Color Conversion

Convert #D68A37 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
#D68A37
RGB
rgb(214, 138, 55)
HSL
hsl(31°, 66%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 36%, 74%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(31°, 74%, 84%)
XYZ
37.5096 32.7489 7.9586
Yxy
32.7489 0.4796 0.4187
Hunter Lab
57.2267 3.3959 4.6723
CIE-Lab
63.9571 22.1084 54.2346

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red214 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green138 / 255 (54%)
54%
Blue55 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Yellow74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#D68A37 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

#D68A37 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 #D68A37 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+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D68A37 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: #D68A37;

Text Color

color: #D68A37;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D68A37;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D68A3740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D68A37;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D68A37 0%, #84511b 100%);

#D68A37 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D68A37 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.