Color swatch image showing #D96028 with RGB(217,96,40) values
Color swatch image showing #D96028 with RGB(217,96,40) values

#D96028 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D96028 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D96028 Color Information

#D96028 RGB value is (217, 96, 40). The hex color red value is 217, green is 96, and blue is 40. Its HSL format shows a hue of 19°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 82 percent, 15 percent.

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#D96028 Color Meaning

Color #D96028 conveys warmth, energy, and motivating vitality. #D96028 reddish-orange hue blends assertiveness with approachable energy. Psychologically, color #D96028 promotes creativity, active engagement, and optimistic action. Culturally, color #D96028 is linked with festive energy, vitality, and joy in both Western and Eastern traditions. Fengshui interprets #D96028 as a stimulating color to enhance dynamic areas, encourage motivation, and promote social interaction. Spiritually, color #D96028 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 #D96028 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
#D96028
RGB
rgb(217, 96, 40)
HSL
hsl(19°, 70%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 56%, 82%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(19°, 82%, 85%)
XYZ
33.1811 23.2707 4.7503
Yxy
23.2707 0.5422 0.3802
Hunter Lab
48.2397 4.9616 2.9273
CIE-Lab
55.3500 44.5202 52.6100

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green96 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue40 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Yellow82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D96028 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

#D96028 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 #D96028 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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#D96028

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D96028 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

#D96028

protanopia

#a5a436

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D96028;

Text Color

color: #D96028;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D96028;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9602840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D96028;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D96028 0%, #803817 100%);

#D96028 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D96028 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.