Color swatch image showing #D96046 with RGB(217,96,70) values

#D96046 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D96046 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D96046 Color Information

#D96046 RGB value is (217, 96, 70). The hex color red value is 217, green is 96, and blue is 70. Its HSL format shows a hue of 11°, saturation of 66 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 68 percent, 15 percent.

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#D96046 Color Meaning

Color #D96046 conveys friendliness, warmth, and playful confidence. #D96046 softened red orange tone reduces intensity and replaces #D96046 with approachability. As a result, color #D96046 feels social and inviting. Psychologically, color #D96046 supports enthusiasm and emotional openness. #D96046 energizes without pressure, making #D96046 effective for communication focused spaces. The color can also stimulate appetite and conversation. In cultural use, color #D96046 often appears in informal branding and lifestyle contexts. Symbolically, color #D96046 represents joy with substance, suggesting optimism that remains grounded in human connection.

Color Conversion

Convert #D96046 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
#D96046
RGB
rgb(217, 96, 70)
HSL
hsl(11°, 66%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 56%, 68%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(11°, 68%, 85%)
XYZ
33.9036 23.5597 8.5549
Yxy
23.5597 0.5135 0.3569
Hunter Lab
48.5383 5.1944 2.4461
CIE-Lab
55.6442 45.7893 37.8638

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green96 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue70 / 255 (27%)
27%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D96046 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

#D96046 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 #D96046 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.

#FFFFFF
#D96046

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 #D96046 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

#D96046

protanopia

#a5a44c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D96046;

Text Color

color: #D96046;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D96046;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9604640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D96046;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D96046 0%, #8b311c 100%);

#D96046 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D96046 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.