#D96036 Color Meaning and Information

#D96036 Color Information

#D96036 RGB value is (217, 96, 54). The hex color red value is 217, green is 96, and blue is 54. Its HSL format shows a hue of 15°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 75 percent, 15 percent.

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#D96036 Color Meaning

Color #D96036 expresses controlled energy and visible determination. #D96036 warm red orange (#D96036) feels active yet composed, balancing excitement with purpose. Psychologically, color #D96036 stimulates motivation and alertness without excessive agitation. #D96036 encourages confidence and forward movement. Culturally, #D96036 is used in signage, cultural artifacts, and expressive art forms. Symbolically, #D96036 represents vitality directed through discipline and intention.

Color Conversion

Convert #D96036 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

#D96036

RGB

rgb(217, 96, 54)

HSL

hsl(15°, 68%, 53%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 56%, 75%, 15%)

HSV

hsv(15°, 75%, 85%)

XYZ

33.4640 23.3838 6.2398

Yxy

23.3838 0.5304 0.3707

Hunter Lab

48.3568 5.0525 2.7397

CIE-Lab

55.4655 45.0202 46.1082

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)

85%

Green96 / 255 (38%)

38%

Blue54 / 255 (21%)

21%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta56 / 100 (56%)

56%

Yellow75 / 100 (75%)

75%

Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Color Variations

#D96036 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

#D96036 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 #D96036 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:#D96036

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.70:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.70:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.70:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D96036 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

#D96036

protanopia

#a5a440

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D96036;

Text Color

color: #D96036;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D96036;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9603640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D96036;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D96036 0%, #863419 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #D96036 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.