Color swatch image showing #D99048 with RGB(217,144,72) values
Color swatch image showing #D99048 with RGB(217,144,72) values

#D99048 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D99048 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D99048 Color Information

#D99048 RGB value is (217, 144, 72). The hex color red value is 217, green is 144, and blue is 72. Its HSL format shows a hue of 30°, saturation of 66 percent, and lightness of 57 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 34 percent, 67 percent, 15 percent.

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#D99048 Color Meaning

Color #D99048 conveys energetic grounding, practical vitality, and dynamic warmth. #D99048 medium brown-orange evokes natural mineral strength, stimulating confidence, focus, and creative initiative. Color #D99048 psychologically encourages persistence, optimism, and resilience. Culturally, color #D99048 reflects craftsmanship, natural elegance, and earthy richness in Western contexts. Eastern traditions associate #D99048 with strength, protection, and energetic balance. Fengshui uses #D99048 to enhance courage, focus, and harmonize energy within living or work spaces. Spiritually, color #D99048 aligns with the Root and Sacral Chakras, enhancing grounding, personal power, and creative energy. Designers and artists use #D99048 medium-bright earthy shade in interiors, textiles, and jewelry-inspired palettes. Its vibrant yet natural tone communicates strength, warmth, and dependable vitality.

Color Conversion

Convert #D99048 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
#D99048
RGB
rgb(217, 144, 72)
HSL
hsl(30°, 66%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 34%, 67%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(30°, 67%, 85%)
XYZ
39.7582 35.1661 10.8231
Yxy
35.1661 0.4637 0.4101
Hunter Lab
59.3010 3.4920 4.8010
CIE-Lab
65.8778 21.0164 48.5224

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green144 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue72 / 255 (28%)
28%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Yellow67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D99048 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

#D99048 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 #D99048 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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#D99048

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D99048 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

#D99048

protanopia

#b9b959

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D99048;

Text Color

color: #D99048;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D99048;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9904840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D99048;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D99048 0%, #8d551d 100%);

#D99048 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D99048 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.