Color swatch image showing #D9905A with RGB(217,144,90) values

#D9905A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D9905A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D9905A Color Information

#D9905A RGB value is (217, 144, 90). The hex color red value is 217, green is 144, and blue is 90. Its HSL format shows a hue of 26°, saturation of 63 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 34 percent, 59 percent, 15 percent.

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#D9905A Color Meaning

Color #D9905A signifies warm hospitality, earthy vitality, and spiced abundance. #D9905A rich, reddish-orange evokes sun-baked clay, saffron, and autumn harvests, suggesting generosity, robust health, and artisanal warmth. Psychologically, color #D9905A is invigorating and welcoming, stimulating appetite, conversation, and a sense of hearty, shared well-being. #D9905A blends the energy of orange with a grounding, earthy red, creating a feeling of energetic stability and approachable luxury. #D9905A color feels both exotic and fundamentally comforting. Symbolically, color #D9905A represents the hearth, the shared meal, and creativity expressed through traditional craft and cuisine. #D9905A is the color of a bustling market or a hand-woven carpet. Culturally, #D9905A is deeply embedded in the artistic and culinary heritage of the region, appearing in pottery, miniature paintings, and festive settings. Color #D9905A acts as a visual ambassador for a culture renowned for its hospitality, intricate artistry, and vibrant, sensory-rich daily life.

Color Conversion

Convert #D9905A 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
#D9905A
RGB
rgb(217, 144, 90)
HSL
hsl(26°, 63%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 34%, 59%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(26°, 59%, 85%)
XYZ
40.4340 35.4364 14.3817
Yxy
35.4364 0.4480 0.3926
Hunter Lab
59.5285 3.7373 4.2467
CIE-Lab
66.0870 22.2212 39.6750

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green144 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue90 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Yellow59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D9905A 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

#D9905A 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 #D9905A 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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#D9905A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D9905A 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

#D9905A

protanopia

#b9b967

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D9905A;

Text Color

color: #D9905A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D9905A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9905A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D9905A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D9905A 0%, #915221 100%);

#D9905A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D9905A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.