Color swatch image showing #D84B21 with RGB(216,75,33) values

#D84B21 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D84B21 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D84B21 Color Information

#D84B21 RGB value is (216, 75, 33). The hex color red value is 216, green is 75, and blue is 33. Its HSL format shows a hue of 14°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 65 percent, 85 percent, 15 percent.

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#D84B21 Color Meaning

Color #D84B21 conveys energy, attention, and dynamic activity. #D84B21 vivid orange color #D84B21 evokes alertness, warmth, and visual prominence. Psychologically, #D84B21 stimulates focus, motivation, and active engagement, supporting decisive action and creativity. Culturally, color #D84B21 appears in safety design, sports branding, and modern aesthetics, symbolizing energy, visibility, and bold presence. Spiritually, #D84B21 channels vitality, proactive energy, and courageous action, fostering empowerment, awareness, and engagement. Its strong, radiant tone commands attention while remaining lively.

Color Conversion

Convert #D84B21 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
#D84B21
RGB
rgb(216, 75, 33)
HSL
hsl(14°, 73%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 85%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(14°, 85%, 85%)
XYZ
31.1095 19.7409 3.6096
Yxy
19.7409 0.5712 0.3625
Hunter Lab
44.4307 5.1000 2.3422
CIE-Lab
51.5430 53.4450 52.2051

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red216 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green75 / 255 (29%)
29%
Blue33 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Yellow85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D84B21 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

#D84B21 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 #D84B21 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+)

4.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D84B21 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

#D84B21

protanopia

#9b9a2b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D84B21;

Text Color

color: #D84B21;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D84B21;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D84B2140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D84B21;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D84B21 0%, #802d14 100%);

#D84B21 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D84B21 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.