Color swatch image showing #D9905E with RGB(217,144,94) values

#D9905E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D9905E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D9905E Color Information

#D9905E RGB value is (217, 144, 94). The hex color red value is 217, green is 144, and blue is 94. Its HSL format shows a hue of 24°, saturation of 62 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 34 percent, 57 percent, 15 percent.

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#D9905E Color Meaning

Color #D9905E signifies warm hospitality, earthy vitality, and spiced abundance. #D9905E rich, reddish-orange evokes sun-baked clay, saffron, and autumn harvests, suggesting generosity, robust health, and artisanal warmth. Psychologically, color #D9905E is invigorating and welcoming, stimulating appetite, conversation, and a sense of hearty, shared well-being. #D9905E blends the energy of orange with a grounding, earthy red, creating a feeling of energetic stability and approachable luxury. #D9905E color feels both exotic and fundamentally comforting. Symbolically, color #D9905E represents the hearth, the shared meal, and creativity expressed through traditional craft and cuisine. #D9905E is the color of a bustling market or a hand-woven carpet. Culturally, #D9905E is deeply embedded in the artistic and culinary heritage of the region, appearing in pottery, miniature paintings, and festive settings. Color #D9905E acts as a visual ambassador for a culture renowned for its hospitality, intricate artistry, and vibrant, sensory-rich daily life.

Color Conversion

Convert #D9905E 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
#D9905E
RGB
rgb(217, 144, 94)
HSL
hsl(24°, 62%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 34%, 57%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(24°, 57%, 85%)
XYZ
40.6089 35.5064 15.3028
Yxy
35.5064 0.4442 0.3884
Hunter Lab
59.5872 3.8010 4.1025
CIE-Lab
66.1410 22.5300 37.6384

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green144 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue94 / 255 (37%)
37%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Yellow57 / 100 (57%)
57%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D9905E 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

#D9905E 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 #D9905E 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D9905E 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

#D9905E

protanopia

#b9b96a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D9905E;

Text Color

color: #D9905E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D9905E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9905E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D9905E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D9905E 0%, #934f22 100%);

#D9905E Color FAQs

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