#D96038 Color Meaning and Information

#D96038 Color Information

#D96038 RGB value is (217, 96, 56). The hex color red value is 217, green is 96, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 15°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 74 percent, 15 percent.

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#D96038 Color Meaning

Color #D96038 expresses controlled energy and visible determination. #D96038 warm red orange (#D96038) feels active yet composed, balancing excitement with purpose. Psychologically, color #D96038 stimulates motivation and alertness without excessive agitation. #D96038 encourages confidence and forward movement. Culturally, #D96038 is used in signage, cultural artifacts, and expressive art forms. Symbolically, #D96038 represents vitality directed through discipline and intention.

Color Conversion

Convert #D96038 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

#D96038

RGB

rgb(217, 96, 56)

HSL

hsl(15°, 68%, 54%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 56%, 74%, 15%)

HSV

hsv(15°, 74%, 85%)

XYZ

33.5120 23.4030 6.4923

Yxy

23.4030 0.5285 0.3691

Hunter Lab

48.3766 5.0680 2.7078

CIE-Lab

55.4850 45.1045 45.1154

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)

85%

Green96 / 255 (38%)

38%

Blue56 / 255 (22%)

22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta56 / 100 (56%)

56%

Yellow74 / 100 (74%)

74%

Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Color Variations

#D96038 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

#D96038 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 #D96038 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:#D96038

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 #D96038 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

#D96038

protanopia

#a5a442

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D96038;

Text Color

color: #D96038;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D96038;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9603840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D96038;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D96038 0%, #88351a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #D96038 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.