Color swatch image showing #D9502E with RGB(217,80,46) values

#D9502E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D9502E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D9502E Color Information

#D9502E RGB value is (217, 80, 46). The hex color red value is 217, green is 80, and blue is 46. Its HSL format shows a hue of 12°, saturation of 69 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 63 percent, 79 percent, 15 percent.

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#D9502E Color Meaning

Color #D9502E signals passion, emotional vibrancy, and expressive vitality. #D9502E red-leaning pink stimulates intensity without aggression. Psychologically, color #D9502E encourages courage, assertiveness, and lively engagement, motivating action and enthusiasm. Culturally, color #D9502E is used in visual arts, fashion, and branding to convey creativity and emotional warmth. Spiritually, #D9502E resonates with heart-centered energy, inspiring connection, love, and compassionate assertiveness. Its strong tone commands attention while remaining approachable.

Color Conversion

Convert #D9502E 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
#D9502E
RGB
rgb(217, 80, 46)
HSL
hsl(12°, 69%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 63%, 79%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(12°, 79%, 85%)
XYZ
31.9771 20.6863 4.8922
Yxy
20.6863 0.5556 0.3594
Hunter Lab
45.4822 5.2076 2.3637
CIE-Lab
52.6044 52.0436 47.1819

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green80 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue46 / 255 (18%)
18%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Yellow79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D9502E 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

#D9502E 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 #D9502E 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+)

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Normal Text

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WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D9502E 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: #D9502E;

Text Color

color: #D9502E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D9502E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9502E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D9502E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D9502E 0%, #842e18 100%);

#D9502E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D9502E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.