Color swatch image showing #D99059 with RGB(217,144,89) values

#D99059 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D99059 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D99059 Color Information

#D99059 RGB value is (217, 144, 89). The hex color red value is 217, green is 144, and blue is 89. Its HSL format shows a hue of 26°, saturation of 63 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 34 percent, 59 percent, 15 percent.

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#D99059 Color Meaning

Color #D99059 signifies warm hospitality, earthy vitality, and spiced abundance. #D99059 rich, reddish-orange evokes sun-baked clay, saffron, and autumn harvests, suggesting generosity, robust health, and artisanal warmth. Psychologically, color #D99059 is invigorating and welcoming, stimulating appetite, conversation, and a sense of hearty, shared well-being. #D99059 blends the energy of orange with a grounding, earthy red, creating a feeling of energetic stability and approachable luxury. #D99059 color feels both exotic and fundamentally comforting. Symbolically, color #D99059 represents the hearth, the shared meal, and creativity expressed through traditional craft and cuisine. #D99059 is the color of a bustling market or a hand-woven carpet. Culturally, #D99059 is deeply embedded in the artistic and culinary heritage of the region, appearing in pottery, miniature paintings, and festive settings. Color #D99059 acts as a visual ambassador for a culture renowned for its hospitality, intricate artistry, and vibrant, sensory-rich daily life.

Color Conversion

Convert #D99059 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
#D99059
RGB
rgb(217, 144, 89)
HSL
hsl(26°, 63%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 34%, 59%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(26°, 59%, 85%)
XYZ
40.3917 35.4195 14.1590
Yxy
35.4195 0.4489 0.3937
Hunter Lab
59.5143 3.7219 4.2815
CIE-Lab
66.0740 22.1464 40.1809

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green144 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue89 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Yellow59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D99059 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

#D99059 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 #D99059 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 #D99059 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

#D99059

protanopia

#b9b966

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D99059;

Text Color

color: #D99059;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D99059;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9905940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D99059;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D99059 0%, #915221 100%);

#D99059 Color FAQs

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