Color swatch image showing #D98686 with RGB(217,134,134) values
Color swatch image showing #D98686 with RGB(217,134,134) values

#D98686 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D98686 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D98686 Color Information

#D98686 RGB value is (217, 134, 134). The hex color red value is 217, green is 134, and blue is 134. Its HSL format shows a hue of 0°, saturation of 52 percent, and lightness of 69 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 38 percent, 38 percent, 15 percent.

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#D98686 Color Meaning

Color #D98686 offers urban warmth, resilient softness, and architectural blush. Color #D98686 is a dusty rose with strong gray undertones—less romantic, more pragmatic. #D98686 mirrors the terra-cotta facades of Manhattan brownstones and the quiet endurance of city life: worn but dignified, soft but unbreakable. Psychologically, color #D98686 balances emotional accessibility with urban realism. Unlike bright pinks that feel naive, #D98686 tone acknowledges complexity while offering comfort. #D98686’s used in metropolitan healthcare and community spaces to soften institutional rigidity without infantilizing users. #D98686 says: I see your stress, and I’m still kind. Culturally, color #D98686 aligns with East Coast design ethos—where warmth is earned, not given freely. #D98686 appears in boutique hotels, literary journals, and local branding that values history over trend. #D98686’s the pink of brownstone stoops at dusk, of subway ads that feel human amid chaos. #D98686 resists both cold minimalism and decorative excess. Symbolically, color #D98686 represents compassionate realism. #D98686’s not optimism—#D98686’s stubborn hope. In editorial or civic design, #D98686 conveys empathy grounded in experience. #D98686’s the color of a neighbor who checks in, not a slogan on a poster. Authentic, weathered, and quietly persistent.

Color Conversion

Convert #D98686 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
#D98686
RGB
rgb(217, 134, 134)
HSL
hsl(0°, 52%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 38%, 38%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(0°, 38%, 85%)
XYZ
41.4434 33.5231 26.8406
Yxy
33.5231 0.4071 0.3293
Hunter Lab
57.8991 5.1572 1.6486
CIE-Lab
64.5823 31.8109 13.5322

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green134 / 255 (53%)
53%
Blue134 / 255 (53%)
53%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Yellow38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D98686 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

#D98686 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 #D98686 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D98686 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D98686;

Text Color

color: #D98686;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D98686;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9868640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D98686;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D98686 0%, #9b3131 100%);

#D98686 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D98686 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.