#D96042 Color Meaning and Information

#D96042 Color Information

#D96042 RGB value is (217, 96, 66). The hex color red value is 217, green is 96, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 12°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 70 percent, 15 percent.

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#D96042 Color Meaning

Color #D96042 expresses controlled energy and visible determination. #D96042 warm red orange (#D96042) feels active yet composed, balancing excitement with purpose. Psychologically, color #D96042 stimulates motivation and alertness without excessive agitation. #D96042 encourages confidence and forward movement. Culturally, #D96042 is used in signage, cultural artifacts, and expressive art forms. Symbolically, #D96042 represents vitality directed through discipline and intention.

Color Conversion

Convert #D96042 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

#D96042

RGB

rgb(217, 96, 66)

HSL

hsl(12°, 67%, 55%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 56%, 70%, 15%)

HSV

hsv(12°, 70%, 85%)

XYZ

33.7815 23.5108 7.9118

Yxy

23.5108 0.5181 0.3606

Hunter Lab

48.4879 5.1549 2.5279

CIE-Lab

55.5946 45.5766 39.9809

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)

85%

Green96 / 255 (38%)

38%

Blue66 / 255 (26%)

26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta56 / 100 (56%)

56%

Yellow70 / 100 (70%)

70%

Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Color Variations

#D96042 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

#D96042 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 #D96042 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:#D96042

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.68:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.68:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.68:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D96042 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

#D96042

protanopia

#a5a449

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D96042;

Text Color

color: #D96042;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D96042;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9604240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D96042;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D96042 0%, #89311b 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #D96042 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.