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#D9503D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D9503D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D9503D Color Information

#D9503D RGB value is (217, 80, 61). The hex color red value is 217, green is 80, and blue is 61. Its HSL format shows a hue of 7°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 63 percent, 72 percent, 15percent.

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#D9503D Color Meaning

Color #D9503D conveys grounded energy, emotional warmth, and stable vitality. #D9503D dark red-orange provides a rich, earthy presence, supporting resilience, focus, and approachable assertiveness. Color #D9503D psychologically encourages determination, composure, and practical confidence. Culturally, color #D9503D is linked to earthy elegance, warmth, and natural richness in Western contexts. Eastern symbolism associates #D9503D with protective energy, courage, and grounded passion. Fengshui interprets #D9503D dark tone as stabilizing, ideal for enhancing vitality while maintaining balance in interiors or workspaces. Spiritually, color #D9503D aligns with the Root and Sacral Chakras, supporting grounding, courage, and creative energy. Designers and artists employ #D9503D dark, warm shade to add depth, structure, and rich contrast in interiors, fashion, and visual compositions. Its dark saturation ensures presence without overpowering.

Color Conversion

Convert #D9503D 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
#D9503D
RGB
rgb(217, 80, 61)
HSL
hsl(7°, 67%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 63%, 72%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(7°, 72%, 85%)
XYZ
32.3262 20.8260 6.7309
Yxy
20.8260 0.5398 0.3478
Hunter Lab
45.6355 5.3169 2.1448
CIE-Lab
52.7585 52.6407 39.4689

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green80 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue61 / 255 (24%)
24%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Yellow72 / 100 (72%)
72%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D9503D 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

#D9503D 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 #D9503D 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+)

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Normal Text

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UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D9503D 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D9503D;

Text Color

color: #D9503D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D9503D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9503D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D9503D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D9503D 0%, #89281b 100%);

#D9503D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D9503D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.