#DC9D09 Color Meaning and Information

#DC9D09 Color Information

#DC9D09 RGB value is (220, 157, 9). The hex color red value is 220, green is 157, and blue is 9. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 92 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 29 percent, 96 percent, 14 percent.

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#DC9D09 Color Meaning

Color #DC9D09 signifies autumnal warmth, matured gold, and organic richness. #DC9D09 deep, orange-tinged yellow suggests harvested grain, antique brass, and honeyed tones. Psychologically, color #DC9D09 evokes feelings of comfort, abundance, and earned reward, promoting a grounded optimism. #DC9D09 culturally references harvest festivals, Renaissance gilding, and the patina of aged treasures. Spiritually, #DC9D09 color represents manifested potential, the value of time, and tangible prosperity, acting as a symbol for wisdom gained through experience and the solidification of ideas into form.

Color Conversion

Convert #DC9D09 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

#DC9D09

RGB

rgb(220, 157, 9)

HSL

hsl(42°, 92%, 45%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 29%, 96%, 14%)

HSV

hsv(42°, 96%, 86%)

XYZ

41.6215 39.3493 5.6599

Yxy

39.3493 0.4804 0.4542

Hunter Lab

62.7290 2.4618 6.8754

CIE-Lab

69.0035 13.2959 71.9163

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red220 / 255 (86%)

86%

Green157 / 255 (62%)

62%

Blue9 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Yellow96 / 100 (96%)

96%

Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)

14%

Color Variations

#DC9D09 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

#DC9D09 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 #DC9D09 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#DC9D09

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.37:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.37:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.37:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DC9D09 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

#DC9D09

protanopia

#c1c02d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DC9D09;

Text Color

color: #DC9D09;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DC9D09;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DC9D0940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DC9D09;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DC9D09 0%, #835e05 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #DC9D09 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.