Color swatch image showing #D68A4F with RGB(214,138,79) values

#D68A4F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D68A4F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D68A4F Color Information

#D68A4F RGB value is (214, 138, 79). The hex color red value is 214, green is 138, and blue is 79. Its HSL format shows a hue of 26°, saturation of 62 percent, and lightness of 57 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 36 percent, 63 percent, 16 percent.

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#D68A4F Color Meaning

Color #D68A4F evokes earthy warmth, reliability, and organic grounding. #D68A4F muted orange-brown mirrors natural clay and soil tones, giving a sense of connection to the earth. Its presence is stabilizing and reassuring without being dull. Psychologically, color #D68A4F fosters security and calm perseverance. #D68A4F supports steady thinking and practical decision making, helping to ground emotional volatility. #D68A4F works well in environments where comfort and reliability are essential. Culturally, color #D68A4F links to traditional art pigments, rustic crafts, and natural landscapes. Spiritually, #D68A4F represents rootedness, patience, and elemental balance, reflecting endurance and a humble approach to growth.

Color Conversion

Convert #D68A4F 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
#D68A4F
RGB
rgb(214, 138, 79)
HSL
hsl(26°, 62%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 36%, 63%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(26°, 63%, 84%)
XYZ
38.2313 33.0376 11.7590
Yxy
33.0376 0.4605 0.3979
Hunter Lab
57.4783 3.6498 4.1022
CIE-Lab
64.1914 23.4359 43.0178

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red214 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green138 / 255 (54%)
54%
Blue79 / 255 (31%)
31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Yellow63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#D68A4F 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

#D68A4F 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 #D68A4F 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+)

2.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D68A4F 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

#D68A4F

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D68A4F;

Text Color

color: #D68A4F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D68A4F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D68A4F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D68A4F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D68A4F 0%, #8a4e20 100%);

#D68A4F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D68A4F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.