#D73B15 Color Meaning and Information

#D73B15 Color Information

#D73B15 RGB value is (215, 59, 21). The hex color red value is 215, green is 59, and blue is 21. Its HSL format shows a hue of 12°, saturation of 82 percent, and lightness of46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 90 percent, 16percent.

#D73B15

rgb(215, 59, 21)

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#D73B15 Color Meaning

color #D73B15 signifies earthy warmth, creativity, and grounded energy. #D73B15 strong reddish-brown Color #D73B15 evokes natural clay, mineral pigments, and traditional artistry. Psychologically, #D73B15 promotes focus, motivation, and practical creativity, encouraging structured engagement and resourcefulness. Culturally, color #D73B15 is used in classical painting, pottery, and heritage design, symbolizing authenticity, craftsmanship, and natural elegance. Spiritually, #D73B15 channels grounded vitality, endurance, and creative expression, fostering balance, practical insight, and a deep connection to earth energy. Its earthy hue inspires both stability and active engagement.

Color Conversion

Convert #D73B15 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

#D73B15

RGB

rgb(215, 59, 21)

HSL

hsl(12°, 82%, 46%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 73%, 90%, 16%)

HSV

hsv(12°, 90%, 84%)

XYZ

29.7237 17.6291 2.5456

Yxy

17.6291 0.5957 0.3533

Hunter Lab

41.9870 5.0621 2.0605

CIE-Lab

49.0432 59.0254 54.9550

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red215 / 255 (84%)

84%

Green59 / 255 (23%)

23%

Blue21 / 255 (8%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta73 / 100 (73%)

73%

Yellow90 / 100 (90%)

90%

Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)

16%

Color Variations

#D73B15 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

#D73B15 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 #D73B15 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#D73B15

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.64:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.64:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.64:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D73B15 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

#D73B15

protanopia

#93921e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D73B15;

Text Color

color: #D73B15;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D73B15;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D73B1540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D73B15;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D73B15 0%, #7f230d 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #D73B15 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.