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#D9907C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #D9907C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#D9907C Color Information

#D9907C RGB value is (217, 144, 124). The hex color red value is 217, green is 144, and blue is 124. Its HSL format shows a hue of 13°, saturation of 55 percent, and lightness of67 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 34 percent, 43 percent, 15percent.

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#D9907C Color Meaning

Color #D9907C offers urban warmth, resilient softness, and architectural blush. Color #D9907C is a dusty rose with strong gray undertones—less romantic, more pragmatic. #D9907C mirrors the terra-cotta facades of Manhattan brownstones and the quiet endurance of city life: worn but dignified, soft but unbreakable. Psychologically, color #D9907C balances emotional accessibility with urban realism. Unlike bright pinks that feel naive, #D9907C tone acknowledges complexity while offering comfort. #D9907C’s used in metropolitan healthcare and community spaces to soften institutional rigidity without infantilizing users. #D9907C says: I see your stress, and I’m still kind. Culturally, color #D9907C aligns with East Coast design ethos—where warmth is earned, not given freely. #D9907C appears in boutique hotels, literary journals, and local branding that values history over trend. #D9907C’s the pink of brownstone stoops at dusk, of subway ads that feel human amid chaos. #D9907C resists both cold minimalism and decorative excess. Symbolically, color #D9907C represents compassionate realism. #D9907C’s not optimism—#D9907C’s stubborn hope. In editorial or civic design, #D9907C conveys empathy grounded in experience. #D9907C’s the color of a neighbor who checks in, not a slogan on a poster. Authentic, weathered, and quietly persistent.

Color Conversion

Convert #D9907C 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
#D9907C
RGB
rgb(217, 144, 124)
HSL
hsl(13°, 55%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 34%, 43%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(13°, 43%, 85%)
XYZ
42.2266 36.1535 23.8215
Yxy
36.1535 0.4132 0.3537
Hunter Lab
60.1278 4.3960 2.7548
CIE-Lab
66.6370 25.3277 21.9648

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red217 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green144 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue124 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Yellow43 / 100 (43%)
43%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#D9907C 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

#D9907C 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 #D9907C 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+)

2.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #D9907C 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

#D9907C

protanopia

#b9b981

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #D9907C;

Text Color

color: #D9907C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #D9907C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #D9907C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #D9907C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D9907C 0%, #99442d 100%);

#D9907C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #D9907C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.