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#D9907B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D9907B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D9907B Color Information

#D9907B RGB value is (217, 144, 123). The hex color red value is 217, green is 144, and blue is 123. Its HSL format shows a hue of 13°, saturation of 55 percent, and lightness of67 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 34 percent, 43 percent, 15percent.

#D9907B
rgb(217, 144, 123)
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#D9907B Color Meaning

Color #D9907B offers urban warmth, resilient softness, and architectural blush. Color #D9907B is a dusty rose with strong gray undertones—less romantic, more pragmatic. #D9907B mirrors the terra-cotta facades of Manhattan brownstones and the quiet endurance of city life: worn but dignified, soft but unbreakable. Psychologically, color #D9907B balances emotional accessibility with urban realism. Unlike bright pinks that feel naive, #D9907B tone acknowledges complexity while offering comfort. #D9907B’s used in metropolitan healthcare and community spaces to soften institutional rigidity without infantilizing users. #D9907B says: I see your stress, and I’m still kind. Culturally, color #D9907B aligns with East Coast design ethos—where warmth is earned, not given freely. #D9907B appears in boutique hotels, literary journals, and local branding that values history over trend. #D9907B’s the pink of brownstone stoops at dusk, of subway ads that feel human amid chaos. #D9907B resists both cold minimalism and decorative excess. Symbolically, color #D9907B represents compassionate realism. #D9907B’s not optimism—#D9907B’s stubborn hope. In editorial or civic design, #D9907B conveys empathy grounded in experience. #D9907B’s the color of a neighbor who checks in, not a slogan on a poster. Authentic, weathered, and quietly persistent.

Color Conversion

Convert #D9907B 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
#D9907B
RGB
rgb(217, 144, 123)
HSL
hsl(13°, 55%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 34%, 43%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(13°, 43%, 85%)
XYZ
42.1637 36.1283 23.4901
Yxy
36.1283 0.4143 0.3550
Hunter Lab
60.1068 4.3727 2.8077
CIE-Lab
66.6178 25.2208 22.4933

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green144 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue123 / 255 (48%)
48%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Yellow43 / 100 (43%)
43%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D9907B 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

#D9907B 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 #D9907B 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+)

2.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D9907B 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

#D9907B

protanopia

#b9b980

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D9907B;

Text Color

color: #D9907B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D9907B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9907B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D9907B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D9907B 0%, #99442d 100%);

#D9907B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D9907B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.