#D99079 Color Meaning and Information

#D99079 Color Information

#D99079 RGB value is (217, 144, 121). The hex color red value is 217, green is 144, and blue is 121. Its HSL format shows a hue of 14°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 34 percent, 44 percent, 15percent.

#D99079

rgb(217, 144, 121)

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#D99079 Color Meaning

Color #D99079 conveys time-worn warmth, tactile heritage, and quiet opulence. #D99079 muted orange-brown mimics aged metal polished by generations of hands—not shiny, but luminous with memory. Psychologically, color #D99079 evokes comfort through continuity; #D99079 feels familiar without nostalgia overload. #D99079 works in furniture design, heritage packaging, and editorial photography where story matters more than trend. Unlike gold, which shouts wealth, #D99079 whispers legacy. #D99079 appears in boutique hotels, artisanal spirits, and museum exhibits that honor craft over mass production. Spiritually, #D99079 represents value earned through use—objects that gain soul with age. Use color #D99079 when your brand bridges past and present without romanticizing either.

Color Conversion

Convert #D99079 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

#D99079

RGB

rgb(217, 144, 121)

HSL

hsl(14°, 56%, 66%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 34%, 44%, 15%)

HSV

hsv(14°, 44%, 85%)

XYZ

42.0397 36.0787 22.8373

Yxy

36.0787 0.4164 0.3574

Hunter Lab

60.0655 4.3267 2.9118

CIE-Lab

66.5800 25.0097 23.5497

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)

85%

Green144 / 255 (56%)

56%

Blue121 / 255 (47%)

47%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta34 / 100 (34%)

34%

Yellow44 / 100 (44%)

44%

Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Color Variations

#D99079 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

#D99079 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 #D99079 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#D99079

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.56:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.56:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.56:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D99079 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

#D99079

protanopia

#b9b97f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D99079;

Text Color

color: #D99079;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D99079;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9907940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D99079;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D99079 0%, #98442b 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #D99079 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.