#D9869E Color Meaning and Information

#D9869E Color Information

#D9869E RGB value is (217, 134, 158). The hex color red value is 217, green is 134, and blue is 158. Its HSL format shows a hue of 343°, saturation of 52 percent, and lightness of 69 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 38 percent, 27 percent, 15 percent.

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#D9869E Color Meaning

Color #D9869E conveys delicate warmth, tender energy, and approachable elegance. #D9869E soft pinkish-red color #D9869E evokes flowering blossoms, gentle sunsets, and refined charm. Psychologically, #D9869E encourages emotional openness, social receptivity, and creative expression, promoting both optimism and subtle confidence. Culturally, color #D9869E is widely used in fashion, lifestyle design, and decorative arts, symbolizing romance, grace, and playful sophistication. Spiritually, #D9869E channels heart-centered awareness, compassion, and emotional balance, fostering gentle personal growth and harmonious connection. Its muted yet vibrant tone bridges energy with tranquility.

Color Conversion

Convert #D9869E 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

#D9869E

RGB

rgb(217, 134, 158)

HSL

hsl(343°, 52%, 69%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 38%, 27%, 15%)

HSV

hsv(343°, 38%, 85%)

XYZ

43.3119 34.2705 36.6798

Yxy

34.2705 0.3791 0.2999

Hunter Lab

58.5410 5.8447 0.1096

CIE-Lab

65.1767 34.8630 0.7984

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)

85%

Green134 / 255 (53%)

53%

Blue158 / 255 (62%)

62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta38 / 100 (38%)

38%

Yellow27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Color Variations

#D9869E 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

#D9869E 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 #D9869E 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:#D9869E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.67:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.67:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.67:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D9869E 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

#D9869E

protanopia

#b5b498

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D9869E;

Text Color

color: #D9869E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D9869E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9869E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D9869E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D9869E 0%, #9b314f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #D9869E in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.