Color swatch image showing #D68A52 with RGB(214,138,82) values

#D68A52 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D68A52 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D68A52 Color Information

#D68A52 RGB value is (214, 138, 82). The hex color red value is 214, green is 138, and blue is 82. Its HSL format shows a hue of 25°, saturation of 62 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 36 percent, 62 percent, 16 percent.

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#D68A52 Color Meaning

Color #D68A52 evokes earthy warmth, reliability, and organic grounding. #D68A52 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 #D68A52 fosters security and calm perseverance. #D68A52 supports steady thinking and practical decision making, helping to ground emotional volatility. #D68A52 works well in environments where comfort and reliability are essential. Culturally, color #D68A52 links to traditional art pigments, rustic crafts, and natural landscapes. Spiritually, #D68A52 represents rootedness, patience, and elemental balance, reflecting endurance and a humble approach to growth.

Color Conversion

Convert #D68A52 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
#D68A52
RGB
rgb(214, 138, 82)
HSL
hsl(25°, 62%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 36%, 62%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(25°, 62%, 84%)
XYZ
38.3430 33.0823 12.3473
Yxy
33.0823 0.4577 0.3949
Hunter Lab
57.5172 3.6893 4.0135
CIE-Lab
64.2275 23.6393 41.5177

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red214 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green138 / 255 (54%)
54%
Blue82 / 255 (32%)
32%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Yellow62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#D68A52 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

#D68A52 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 #D68A52 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 #D68A52 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: #D68A52;

Text Color

color: #D68A52;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D68A52;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D68A5240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D68A52;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D68A52 0%, #8c4e21 100%);

#D68A52 Color FAQs

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