Color swatch image showing #D68A5C with RGB(214,138,92) values

#D68A5C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D68A5C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D68A5C Color Information

#D68A5C RGB value is (214, 138, 92). The hex color red value is 214, green is 138, and blue is 92. Its HSL format shows a hue of 23°, saturation of 60 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 36 percent, 57 percent, 16 percent.

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#D68A5C Color Meaning

Color #D68A5C evokes earthy warmth, reliability, and organic grounding. #D68A5C 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 #D68A5C fosters security and calm perseverance. #D68A5C supports steady thinking and practical decision making, helping to ground emotional volatility. #D68A5C works well in environments where comfort and reliability are essential. Culturally, color #D68A5C links to traditional art pigments, rustic crafts, and natural landscapes. Spiritually, #D68A5C represents rootedness, patience, and elemental balance, reflecting endurance and a humble approach to growth.

Color Conversion

Convert #D68A5C 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
#D68A5C
RGB
rgb(214, 138, 92)
HSL
hsl(23°, 60%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 36%, 57%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(23°, 57%, 84%)
XYZ
38.7518 33.2458 14.4999
Yxy
33.2458 0.4480 0.3844
Hunter Lab
57.6592 3.8343 3.6878
CIE-Lab
64.3594 24.3788 36.4181

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red214 / 255 (84%)
84%
Green138 / 255 (54%)
54%
Blue92 / 255 (36%)
36%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Yellow57 / 100 (57%)
57%
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#D68A5C 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

#D68A5C 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 #D68A5C 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+)

2.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D68A5C 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: #D68A5C;

Text Color

color: #D68A5C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D68A5C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D68A5C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D68A5C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D68A5C 0%, #8f4d24 100%);

#D68A5C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D68A5C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.