#D9603C Color Meaning and Information

#D9603C Color Information

#D9603C RGB value is (217, 96, 60). The hex color red value is 217, green is 96, and blue is 60. Its HSL format shows a hue of 14°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 72 percent, 15 percent.

#D9603C

rgb(217, 96, 60)

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#D9603C Color Meaning

Color #D9603C expresses controlled energy and visible determination. #D9603C warm red orange (#D9603C) feels active yet composed, balancing excitement with purpose. Psychologically, color #D9603C stimulates motivation and alertness without excessive agitation. #D9603C encourages confidence and forward movement. Culturally, #D9603C is used in signage, cultural artifacts, and expressive art forms. Symbolically, #D9603C represents vitality directed through discipline and intention.

Color Conversion

Convert #D9603C 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

#D9603C

RGB

rgb(217, 96, 60)

HSL

hsl(14°, 67%, 54%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 56%, 72%, 15%)

HSV

hsv(14°, 72%, 85%)

XYZ

33.6138 23.4437 7.0284

Yxy

23.4437 0.5245 0.3658

Hunter Lab

48.4187 5.1008 2.6399

CIE-Lab

55.5265 45.2832 43.0929

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)

85%

Green96 / 255 (38%)

38%

Blue60 / 255 (24%)

24%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta56 / 100 (56%)

56%

Yellow72 / 100 (72%)

72%

Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Color Variations

#D9603C 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

#D9603C 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 #D9603C 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:#D9603C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.69:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.69:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.69:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D9603C 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

#D9603C

protanopia

#a5a445

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D9603C;

Text Color

color: #D9603C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D9603C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9603C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D9603C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D9603C 0%, #87341b 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #D9603C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.