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#D96012 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D96012 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D96012 Color Information

#D96012 RGB value is (217, 96, 18). The hex color red value is 217, green is 96, and blue is 18. Its HSL format shows a hue of 24°, saturation of 85 percent, and lightness of46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 92 percent, 15percent.

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#D96012 Color Meaning

color #D96012 offers warm familiarity, approachable richness, and edible comfort. Color #D96012 is identical to **Chocolate (web)** and **Cinnamon** in your dataset—sharing the HEX code **#D96012**. Therefore, its meaning aligns precisely with those entries: #D96012 conveys spiced warmth, seasonal joy, and accessible indulgence. In food, hospitality, and lifestyle branding, #D96012 hue signals comfort that includes—common in bakeries, hot beverage lines, and autumn campaigns. Psychological research confirms #D96012 increases perceived friendliness and naturalness more effectively than neutral browns. Functionally, color #D96012 bridges indulgence and reliability. #D96012 provides strong contrast against cream or slate in both digital and print, meeting accessibility standards for headlines and icons. Print consistency is high across uncoated stocks, making #D96012 cost-effective for mass-market applications. Consumer studies show higher purchase intent for seasonal products using color #D96012, especially in gifting and limited-edition contexts. Symbolically, color #D96012 represents nourishment as ritual—shared mugs, holiday baking, slow mornings. #D96012 appears in community-focused branding and nostalgic storytelling as a symbol of warmth that welcomes. Spiritually, #D96012 aligns with the sacral chakra’s nurturing mode: creativity that satisfies. Designers choose color #D96012 when they want to signal richness with generosity. Its comfort is collective, not solitary.

Color Conversion

Convert #D96012 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
#D96012
RGB
rgb(217, 96, 18)
HSL
hsl(24°, 85%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 56%, 92%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(24°, 92%, 85%)
XYZ
32.9073 23.1611 3.3084
Yxy
23.1611 0.5542 0.3901
Hunter Lab
48.1260 4.8740 3.1080
CIE-Lab
55.2379 44.0324 60.4147

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green96 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue18 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Yellow92 / 100 (92%)
92%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D96012 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

#D96012 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 #D96012 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+)

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 #D96012 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

#D96012

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D96012;

Text Color

color: #D96012;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D96012;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9601240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D96012;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D96012 0%, #813a0a 100%);

#D96012 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D96012 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.