#D96039 Color Meaning and Information

#D96039 Color Information

#D96039 RGB value is (217, 96, 57). The hex color red value is 217, green is 96, and blue is 57. Its HSL format shows a hue of 15°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 74 percent, 15 percent.

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#D96039 Color Meaning

Color #D96039 expresses controlled energy and visible determination. #D96039 warm red orange (#D96039) feels active yet composed, balancing excitement with purpose. Psychologically, color #D96039 stimulates motivation and alertness without excessive agitation. #D96039 encourages confidence and forward movement. Culturally, #D96039 is used in signage, cultural artifacts, and expressive art forms. Symbolically, #D96039 represents vitality directed through discipline and intention.

Color Conversion

Convert #D96039 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

#D96039

RGB

rgb(217, 96, 57)

HSL

hsl(15°, 68%, 54%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 56%, 74%, 15%)

HSV

hsv(15°, 74%, 85%)

XYZ

33.5367 23.4129 6.6225

Yxy

23.4129 0.5275 0.3683

Hunter Lab

48.3869 5.0759 2.6913

CIE-Lab

55.4951 45.1480 44.6142

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)

85%

Green96 / 255 (38%)

38%

Blue57 / 255 (22%)

22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta56 / 100 (56%)

56%

Yellow74 / 100 (74%)

74%

Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Color Variations

#D96039 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

#D96039 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 #D96039 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:#D96039

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.70:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.70:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.70:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D96039 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

#D96039

protanopia

#a5a442

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D96039;

Text Color

color: #D96039;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D96039;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9603940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D96039;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D96039 0%, #88351a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #D96039 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.