Color swatch image showing #D9603A with RGB(217,96,58) values

#D9603A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D9603A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D9603A Color Information

#D9603A RGB value is (217, 96, 58). The hex color red value is 217, green is 96, and blue is 58. Its HSL format shows a hue of 14°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 73 percent, 15 percent.

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#D9603A Color Meaning

Color #D9603A expresses controlled energy and visible determination. #D9603A warm red orange (#D9603A) feels active yet composed, balancing excitement with purpose. Psychologically, color #D9603A stimulates motivation and alertness without excessive agitation. #D9603A encourages confidence and forward movement. Culturally, #D9603A is used in signage, cultural artifacts, and expressive art forms. Symbolically, #D9603A represents vitality directed through discipline and intention.

Color Conversion

Convert #D9603A 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
#D9603A
RGB
rgb(217, 96, 58)
HSL
hsl(14°, 68%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 56%, 73%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(14°, 73%, 85%)
XYZ
33.5619 23.4229 6.7552
Yxy
23.4229 0.5265 0.3675
Hunter Lab
48.3972 5.0841 2.6745
CIE-Lab
55.5053 45.1922 44.1100

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green96 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue58 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Yellow73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D9603A 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

#D9603A 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 #D9603A 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+)

3.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D9603A 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: #D9603A;

Text Color

color: #D9603A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D9603A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9603A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D9603A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D9603A 0%, #88341a 100%);

#D9603A Color FAQs

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