#D9601C Color Meaning and Information

#D9601C Color Information

#D9601C RGB value is (217, 96, 28). The hex color red value is 217, green is 96, and blue is 28. Its HSL format shows a hue of 22°, saturation of 77 percent, and lightness of48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 87 percent, 15percent.

#D9601C

rgb(217, 96, 28)

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#D9601C Color Meaning

Color #D9601C conveys warmth, energy, and motivating vitality. #D9601C reddish-orange hue blends assertiveness with approachable energy. Psychologically, color #D9601C promotes creativity, active engagement, and optimistic action. Culturally, color #D9601C is linked with festive energy, vitality, and joy in both Western and Eastern traditions. Fengshui interprets #D9601C as a stimulating color to enhance dynamic areas, encourage motivation, and promote social interaction. Spiritually, color #D9601C aligns with the Root and Sacral chakras, supporting physical vitality, passion, and creative energy. Its medium-vivid red-orange tone is popular in design, art, and interiors to convey energy, warmth, and attention.

Color Conversion

Convert #D9601C 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

#D9601C

RGB

rgb(217, 96, 28)

HSL

hsl(22°, 77%, 48%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 56%, 87%, 15%)

HSV

hsv(22°, 87%, 85%)

XYZ

33.0077 23.2013 3.8372

Yxy

23.2013 0.5497 0.3864

Hunter Lab

48.1677 4.9061 3.0419

CIE-Lab

55.2791 44.2117 57.3235

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)

85%

Green96 / 255 (38%)

38%

Blue28 / 255 (11%)

11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta56 / 100 (56%)

56%

Yellow87 / 100 (87%)

87%

Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Color Variations

#D9601C 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

#D9601C 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 #D9601C 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:#D9601C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.72:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.72:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.72:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D9601C 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

#D9601C

protanopia

#a5a42c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D9601C;

Text Color

color: #D9601C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D9601C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9601C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D9601C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D9601C 0%, #803a11 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #D9601C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.