Color swatch image showing #D84B16 with RGB(216,75,22) values

#D84B16 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D84B16 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D84B16 Color Information

#D84B16 RGB value is (216, 75, 22). The hex color red value is 216, green is 75, and blue is 22. Its HSL format shows a hue of 16°, saturation of 82 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 65 percent, 90 percent, 15 percent.

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#D84B16 Color Meaning

Color #D84B16 conveys energy, attention, and dynamic activity. #D84B16 vivid orange color #D84B16 evokes alertness, warmth, and visual prominence. Psychologically, #D84B16 stimulates focus, motivation, and active engagement, supporting decisive action and creativity. Culturally, color #D84B16 appears in safety design, sports branding, and modern aesthetics, symbolizing energy, visibility, and bold presence. Spiritually, #D84B16 channels vitality, proactive energy, and courageous action, fostering empowerment, awareness, and engagement. Its strong, radiant tone commands attention while remaining lively.

Color Conversion

Convert #D84B16 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
#D84B16
RGB
rgb(216, 75, 22)
HSL
hsl(16°, 82%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 90%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(16°, 90%, 85%)
XYZ
30.9798 19.6890 2.9266
Yxy
19.6890 0.5780 0.3674
Hunter Lab
44.3723 5.0601 2.4211
CIE-Lab
51.4838 53.2207 56.4415

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red216 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green75 / 255 (29%)
29%
Blue22 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Yellow90 / 100 (90%)
90%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D84B16 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

#D84B16 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 #D84B16 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.

#FFFFFF
#D84B16

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D84B16 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

#D84B16

protanopia

#9b9a23

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D84B16;

Text Color

color: #D84B16;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D84B16;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D84B1640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D84B16;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D84B16 0%, #822c0d 100%);

#D84B16 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D84B16 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.