#D96037 Color Meaning and Information

#D96037 Color Information

#D96037 RGB value is (217, 96, 55). The hex color red value is 217, green is 96, and blue is 55. 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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#D96037 Color Meaning

Color #D96037 expresses controlled energy and visible determination. #D96037 warm red orange (#D96037) feels active yet composed, balancing excitement with purpose. Psychologically, color #D96037 stimulates motivation and alertness without excessive agitation. #D96037 encourages confidence and forward movement. Culturally, #D96037 is used in signage, cultural artifacts, and expressive art forms. Symbolically, #D96037 represents vitality directed through discipline and intention.

Color Conversion

Convert #D96037 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

#D96037

RGB

rgb(217, 96, 55)

HSL

hsl(15°, 68%, 53%)

CMYK

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

HSV

hsv(15°, 75%, 85%)

XYZ

33.4877 23.3933 6.3648

Yxy

23.3933 0.5295 0.3699

Hunter Lab

48.3666 5.0602 2.7239

CIE-Lab

55.4752 45.0619 45.6134

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)

85%

Green96 / 255 (38%)

38%

Blue55 / 255 (22%)

22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta56 / 100 (56%)

56%

Yellow75 / 100 (75%)

75%

Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Color Variations

#D96037 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

#D96037 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 #D96037 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:#D96037

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 #D96037 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

#D96037

protanopia

#a5a441

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D96037;

Text Color

color: #D96037;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D96037;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9603740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D96037;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D96037 0%, #863419 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #D96037 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.