#D68A57 Color Meaning and Information

#D68A57 Color Information

#D68A57 RGB value is (214, 138, 87). The hex color red value is 214, green is 138, and blue is 87. Its HSL format shows a hue of 24°, saturation of 61 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 36 percent, 59 percent, 16 percent.

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#D68A57 Color Meaning

Color #D68A57 evokes earthy warmth, reliability, and organic grounding. #D68A57 muted orange-brown mirrors natural clay and soil tones, giving a sense of connection to the earth. Its presence is stabilizing and reassuring without being dull. Psychologically, color #D68A57 fosters security and calm perseverance. #D68A57 supports steady thinking and practical decision making, helping to ground emotional volatility. #D68A57 works well in environments where comfort and reliability are essential. Culturally, color #D68A57 links to traditional art pigments, rustic crafts, and natural landscapes. Spiritually, #D68A57 represents rootedness, patience, and elemental balance, reflecting endurance and a humble approach to growth.

Color Conversion

Convert #D68A57 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

#D68A57

RGB

rgb(214, 138, 87)

HSL

hsl(24°, 61%, 59%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 36%, 59%, 16%)

HSV

hsv(24°, 59%, 84%)

XYZ

38.5403 33.1612 13.3863

Yxy

33.1612 0.4529 0.3897

Hunter Lab

57.5858 3.7592 3.8565

CIE-Lab

64.2912 23.9971 38.9850

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red214 / 255 (84%)

84%

Green138 / 255 (54%)

54%

Blue87 / 255 (34%)

34%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta36 / 100 (36%)

36%

Yellow59 / 100 (59%)

59%

Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)

16%

Color Variations

#D68A57 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

#D68A57 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 #D68A57 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:#D68A57

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.75:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.75:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.75:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D68A57 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

#D68A57

protanopia

#b5b463

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D68A57;

Text Color

color: #D68A57;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D68A57;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D68A5740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D68A57;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D68A57 0%, #8d4d22 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #D68A57 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.