Color swatch image showing #D9604A with RGB(217,96,74) values
Color swatch image showing #D9604A with RGB(217,96,74) values

#D9604A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D9604A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D9604A Color Information

#D9604A RGB value is (217, 96, 74). The hex color red value is 217, green is 96, and blue is 74. Its HSL format shows a hue of 9°, saturation of 65 percent, and lightness of 57 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 66 percent, 15 percent.

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#D9604A Color Meaning

Color #D9604A conveys friendliness, warmth, and playful confidence. #D9604A softened red orange tone reduces intensity and replaces #D9604A with approachability. As a result, color #D9604A feels social and inviting. Psychologically, color #D9604A supports enthusiasm and emotional openness. #D9604A energizes without pressure, making #D9604A effective for communication focused spaces. The color can also stimulate appetite and conversation. In cultural use, color #D9604A often appears in informal branding and lifestyle contexts. Symbolically, color #D9604A represents joy with substance, suggesting optimism that remains grounded in human connection.

Color Conversion

Convert #D9604A 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
#D9604A
RGB
rgb(217, 96, 74)
HSL
hsl(9°, 65%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 56%, 66%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(9°, 66%, 85%)
XYZ
34.0342 23.6119 9.2423
Yxy
23.6119 0.5088 0.3530
Hunter Lab
48.5921 5.2368 2.3585
CIE-Lab
55.6971 46.0159 35.7194

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green96 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue74 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Yellow66 / 100 (66%)
66%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D9604A 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

#D9604A 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 #D9604A 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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#D9604A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D9604A 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

#D9604A

protanopia

#a5a44f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D9604A;

Text Color

color: #D9604A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D9604A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9604A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D9604A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D9604A 0%, #8c2e1e 100%);

#D9604A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D9604A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.