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#DA614F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DA614F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DA614F Color Information

#DA614F RGB value is (218, 97, 79). The hex color red value is 218, green is 97, and blue is 79. Its HSL format shows a hue of 8°, saturation of 65 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 64 percent, 15 percent.

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#DA614F Color Meaning

Color #DA614F conveys friendliness, warmth, and playful confidence. #DA614F softened red orange tone reduces intensity and replaces #DA614F with approachability. As a result, color #DA614F feels social and inviting. Psychologically, color #DA614F supports enthusiasm and emotional openness. #DA614F energizes without pressure, making #DA614F effective for communication focused spaces. The color can also stimulate appetite and conversation. In cultural use, color #DA614F often appears in informal branding and lifestyle contexts. Symbolically, color #DA614F represents joy with substance, suggesting optimism that remains grounded in human connection.

Color Conversion

Convert #DA614F 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
#DA614F
RGB
rgb(218, 97, 79)
HSL
hsl(8°, 65%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 56%, 64%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(8°, 64%, 85%)
XYZ
34.5994 24.0193 10.2097
Yxy
24.0193 0.5027 0.3490
Hunter Lab
49.0095 5.3628 2.3031
CIE-Lab
56.1071 46.2032 33.4608

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red218 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green97 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue79 / 255 (31%)
31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Yellow64 / 100 (64%)
64%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#DA614F 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

#DA614F 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 #DA614F 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+)

3.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DA614F 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

#DA614F

protanopia

#a6a553

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DA614F;

Text Color

color: #DA614F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DA614F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DA614F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DA614F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DA614F 0%, #8f2d1e 100%);

#DA614F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DA614F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.