Color swatch image showing #D9905B with RGB(217,144,91) values

#D9905B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D9905B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D9905B Color Information

#D9905B RGB value is (217, 144, 91). The hex color red value is 217, green is 144, and blue is 91. Its HSL format shows a hue of 25°, saturation of 62 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 34 percent, 58 percent, 15 percent.

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#D9905B Color Meaning

Color #D9905B signifies warm hospitality, earthy vitality, and spiced abundance. #D9905B rich, reddish-orange evokes sun-baked clay, saffron, and autumn harvests, suggesting generosity, robust health, and artisanal warmth. Psychologically, color #D9905B is invigorating and welcoming, stimulating appetite, conversation, and a sense of hearty, shared well-being. #D9905B blends the energy of orange with a grounding, earthy red, creating a feeling of energetic stability and approachable luxury. #D9905B color feels both exotic and fundamentally comforting. Symbolically, color #D9905B represents the hearth, the shared meal, and creativity expressed through traditional craft and cuisine. #D9905B is the color of a bustling market or a hand-woven carpet. Culturally, #D9905B is deeply embedded in the artistic and culinary heritage of the region, appearing in pottery, miniature paintings, and festive settings. Color #D9905B acts as a visual ambassador for a culture renowned for its hospitality, intricate artistry, and vibrant, sensory-rich daily life.

Color Conversion

Convert #D9905B 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
#D9905B
RGB
rgb(217, 144, 91)
HSL
hsl(25°, 62%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 34%, 58%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(25°, 58%, 85%)
XYZ
40.4769 35.4536 14.6074
Yxy
35.4536 0.4471 0.3916
Hunter Lab
59.5429 3.7529 4.2114
CIE-Lab
66.1003 22.2970 39.1677

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green144 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue91 / 255 (36%)
36%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Yellow58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D9905B 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

#D9905B 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 #D9905B 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 #D9905B 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

#D9905B

protanopia

#b9b968

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D9905B;

Text Color

color: #D9905B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D9905B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9905B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D9905B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D9905B 0%, #915022 100%);

#D9905B Color FAQs

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