#D9600C Color Meaning and Information

#D9600C Color Information

#D9600C RGB value is (217, 96, 12). The hex color red value is 217, green is 96, and blue is 12. Its HSL format shows a hue of 25°, saturation of 90 percent, and lightness of45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 94 percent, 15percent.

#D9600C

rgb(217, 96, 12)

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#D9600C Color Meaning

color #D9600C signifies matured intensity, industrial strength, and robust harvest. #D9600C deeper, more brownish-orange resembles rust, terracotta, and spices like paprika. Psychologically, Color #D9600C evokes a sense of seasoned power, earned warmth, and energy that has been solidified through use or time. #D9600C culturally references traditional brickwork, autumn landscapes at dusk, and the patina on old tools. Spiritually, #D9600C color represents passion transformed into endurance, the value of applied energy, and a fire that builds rather than consumes, acting as a symbol for durable and hard-won vitality.

Color Conversion

Convert #D9600C 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

#D9600C

RGB

rgb(217, 96, 12)

HSL

hsl(25°, 90%, 45%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 56%, 94%, 15%)

HSV

hsv(25°, 94%, 85%)

XYZ

32.8645 23.1440 3.0829

Yxy

23.1440 0.5562 0.3917

Hunter Lab

48.1082 4.8604 3.1362

CIE-Lab

55.2204 43.9557 61.8357

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)

85%

Green96 / 255 (38%)

38%

Blue12 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta56 / 100 (56%)

56%

Yellow94 / 100 (94%)

94%

Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Color Variations

#D9600C 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

#D9600C 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 #D9600C 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:#D9600C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.73:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.73:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.73:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D9600C 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

#D9600C

protanopia

#a5a420

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D9600C;

Text Color

color: #D9600C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D9600C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9600C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D9600C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D9600C 0%, #823a07 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #D9600C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.