Color swatch image showing #D99055 with RGB(217,144,85) values

#D99055 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D99055 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D99055 Color Information

#D99055 RGB value is (217, 144, 85). The hex color red value is 217, green is 144, and blue is 85. Its HSL format shows a hue of 27°, saturation of 63 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 34 percent, 61 percent, 15 percent.

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#D99055 Color Meaning

Color #D99055 signifies warm hospitality, earthy vitality, and spiced abundance. #D99055 rich, reddish-orange evokes sun-baked clay, saffron, and autumn harvests, suggesting generosity, robust health, and artisanal warmth. Psychologically, color #D99055 is invigorating and welcoming, stimulating appetite, conversation, and a sense of hearty, shared well-being. #D99055 blends the energy of orange with a grounding, earthy red, creating a feeling of energetic stability and approachable luxury. #D99055 color feels both exotic and fundamentally comforting. Symbolically, color #D99055 represents the hearth, the shared meal, and creativity expressed through traditional craft and cuisine. #D99055 is the color of a bustling market or a hand-woven carpet. Culturally, #D99055 is deeply embedded in the artistic and culinary heritage of the region, appearing in pottery, miniature paintings, and festive settings. Color #D99055 acts as a visual ambassador for a culture renowned for its hospitality, intricate artistry, and vibrant, sensory-rich daily life.

Color Conversion

Convert #D99055 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
#D99055
RGB
rgb(217, 144, 85)
HSL
hsl(27°, 63%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 34%, 61%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(27°, 61%, 85%)
XYZ
40.2282 35.3541 13.2981
Yxy
35.3541 0.4526 0.3978
Hunter Lab
59.4593 3.6624 4.4159
CIE-Lab
66.0234 21.8564 42.1904

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green144 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue85 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Yellow61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D99055 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

#D99055 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 #D99055 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+)

2.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D99055 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

#D99055

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D99055;

Text Color

color: #D99055;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D99055;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9905540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D99055;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D99055 0%, #8f5221 100%);

#D99055 Color FAQs

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