Color swatch image showing #D9602A with RGB(217,96,42) values
Color swatch image showing #D9602A with RGB(217,96,42) values

#D9602A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D9602A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D9602A Color Information

#D9602A RGB value is (217, 96, 42). The hex color red value is 217, green is 96, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 19°, saturation of 70 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 81 percent, 15 percent.

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#D9602A Color Meaning

Color #D9602A conveys warmth, energy, and motivating vitality. #D9602A reddish-orange hue blends assertiveness with approachable energy. Psychologically, color #D9602A promotes creativity, active engagement, and optimistic action. Culturally, color #D9602A is linked with festive energy, vitality, and joy in both Western and Eastern traditions. Fengshui interprets #D9602A as a stimulating color to enhance dynamic areas, encourage motivation, and promote social interaction. Spiritually, color #D9602A aligns with the Root and Sacral chakras, supporting physical vitality, passion, and creative energy. Its medium-vivid red-orange tone is popular in design, art, and interiors to convey energy, warmth, and attention.

Color Conversion

Convert #D9602A 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
#D9602A
RGB
rgb(217, 96, 42)
HSL
hsl(19°, 70%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 56%, 81%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(19°, 81%, 85%)
XYZ
33.2161 23.2846 4.9342
Yxy
23.2846 0.5407 0.3790
Hunter Lab
48.2541 4.9729 2.9042
CIE-Lab
55.3643 44.5822 51.7377

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green96 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue42 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Yellow81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D9602A 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

#D9602A 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 #D9602A 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+)

3.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D9602A 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: #D9602A;

Text Color

color: #D9602A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D9602A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9602A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D9602A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D9602A 0%, #823917 100%);

#D9602A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D9602A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.