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#D9503B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D9503B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D9503B Color Information

#D9503B RGB value is (217, 80, 59). The hex color red value is 217, green is 80, and blue is 59. Its HSL format shows a hue of 8°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 63 percent, 73 percent, 15percent.

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#D9503B Color Meaning

Color #D9503B signals passion, emotional vibrancy, and expressive vitality. #D9503B red-leaning pink stimulates intensity without aggression. Psychologically, color #D9503B encourages courage, assertiveness, and lively engagement, motivating action and enthusiasm. Culturally, color #D9503B is used in visual arts, fashion, and branding to convey creativity and emotional warmth. Spiritually, #D9503B resonates with heart-centered energy, inspiring connection, love, and compassionate assertiveness. Its strong tone commands attention while remaining approachable.

Color Conversion

Convert #D9503B 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
#D9503B
RGB
rgb(217, 80, 59)
HSL
hsl(8°, 68%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 63%, 73%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(8°, 73%, 85%)
XYZ
32.2733 20.8048 6.4524
Yxy
20.8048 0.5421 0.3495
Hunter Lab
45.6123 5.3003 2.1781
CIE-Lab
52.7352 52.5507 40.5348

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green80 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue59 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Yellow73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D9503B 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

#D9503B 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 #D9503B 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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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D9503B 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

#D9503B

protanopia

#9e9c40

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D9503B;

Text Color

color: #D9503B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D9503B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9503B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D9503B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D9503B 0%, #88291a 100%);

#D9503B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D9503B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.