Color swatch image showing #D99049 with RGB(217,144,73) values
Color swatch image showing #D99049 with RGB(217,144,73) values

#D99049 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D99049 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D99049 Color Information

#D99049 RGB value is (217, 144, 73). The hex color red value is 217, green is 144, and blue is 73. Its HSL format shows a hue of 30°, saturation of 65 percent, and lightness of 57 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 34 percent, 66 percent, 15 percent.

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#D99049 Color Meaning

Color #D99049 signifies warm hospitality, earthy vitality, and spiced abundance. #D99049 rich, reddish-orange evokes sun-baked clay, saffron, and autumn harvests, suggesting generosity, robust health, and artisanal warmth. Psychologically, color #D99049 is invigorating and welcoming, stimulating appetite, conversation, and a sense of hearty, shared well-being. #D99049 blends the energy of orange with a grounding, earthy red, creating a feeling of energetic stability and approachable luxury. #D99049 color feels both exotic and fundamentally comforting. Symbolically, color #D99049 represents the hearth, the shared meal, and creativity expressed through traditional craft and cuisine. #D99049 is the color of a bustling market or a hand-woven carpet. Culturally, #D99049 is deeply embedded in the artistic and culinary heritage of the region, appearing in pottery, miniature paintings, and festive settings. Color #D99049 acts as a visual ambassador for a culture renowned for its hospitality, intricate artistry, and vibrant, sensory-rich daily life.

Color Conversion

Convert #D99049 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
#D99049
RGB
rgb(217, 144, 73)
HSL
hsl(30°, 65%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 34%, 66%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(30°, 66%, 85%)
XYZ
39.7911 35.1793 10.9964
Yxy
35.1793 0.4629 0.4092
Hunter Lab
59.3121 3.5039 4.7741
CIE-Lab
65.8880 21.0755 48.0483

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green144 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue73 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Yellow66 / 100 (66%)
66%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D99049 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

#D99049 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 #D99049 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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#D99049

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D99049 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

#D99049

protanopia

#b9b95a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D99049;

Text Color

color: #D99049;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D99049;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9904940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D99049;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D99049 0%, #8c551e 100%);

#D99049 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D99049 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.