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#D96017 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D96017 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D96017 Color Information

#D96017 RGB value is (217, 96, 23). The hex color red value is 217, green is 96, and blue is 23. Its HSL format shows a hue of 23°, saturation of 81 percent, and lightness of47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 89 percent, 15percent.

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#D96017 Color Meaning

Color #D96017 offers warm familiarity, approachable richness, and edible comfort. Color #D96017 is identical to **Chocolate (web)** and **Cinnamon** in your dataset—sharing the HEX code **#D96017**. Therefore, its meaning aligns precisely with those entries: #D96017 conveys spiced warmth, seasonal joy, and accessible indulgence. In food, hospitality, and lifestyle branding, #D96017 hue signals comfort that includes—common in bakeries, hot beverage lines, and autumn campaigns. Psychological research confirms #D96017 increases perceived friendliness and naturalness more effectively than neutral browns. Functionally, color #D96017 bridges indulgence and reliability. #D96017 provides strong contrast against cream or slate in both digital and print, meeting accessibility standards for headlines and icons. Print consistency is high across uncoated stocks, making #D96017 cost-effective for mass-market applications. Consumer studies show higher purchase intent for seasonal products using color #D96017, especially in gifting and limited-edition contexts. Symbolically, color #D96017 represents nourishment as ritual—shared mugs, holiday baking, slow mornings. #D96017 appears in community-focused branding and nostalgic storytelling as a symbol of warmth that welcomes. Spiritually, #D96017 aligns with the sacral chakra’s nurturing mode: creativity that satisfies. Designers choose color #D96017 when they want to signal richness with generosity. Its comfort is collective, not solitary.

Color Conversion

Convert #D96017 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
#D96017
RGB
rgb(217, 96, 23)
HSL
hsl(23°, 81%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 56%, 89%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(23°, 89%, 85%)
XYZ
32.9528 23.1793 3.5479
Yxy
23.1793 0.5522 0.3884
Hunter Lab
48.1449 4.8886 3.0781
CIE-Lab
55.2566 44.1137 58.9760

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green96 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue23 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Yellow89 / 100 (89%)
89%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D96017 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

#D96017 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 #D96017 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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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D96017 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: #D96017;

Text Color

color: #D96017;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D96017;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9601740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D96017;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D96017 0%, #813a0e 100%);

#D96017 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D96017 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.