Color swatch image showing #DA8A56 with RGB(218,138,86) values
Color swatch image showing #DA8A56 with RGB(218,138,86) values

#DA8A56 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DA8A56 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DA8A56 Color Information

#DA8A56 RGB value is (218, 138, 86). The hex color red value is 218, green is 138, and blue is 86. Its HSL format shows a hue of 24°, saturation of 64 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 37 percent, 61 percent, 15 percent.

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#DA8A56 Color Meaning

Color #DA8A56 evokes earthy warmth, reliability, and organic grounding. #DA8A56 muted orange-brown mirrors natural clay and soil tones, giving a sense of connection to the earth. Its presence is stabilizing and reassuring without being dull. Psychologically, color #DA8A56 fosters security and calm perseverance. #DA8A56 supports steady thinking and practical decision making, helping to ground emotional volatility. #DA8A56 works well in environments where comfort and reliability are essential. Culturally, color #DA8A56 links to traditional art pigments, rustic crafts, and natural landscapes. Spiritually, #DA8A56 represents rootedness, patience, and elemental balance, reflecting endurance and a humble approach to growth.

Color Conversion

Convert #DA8A56 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
#DA8A56
RGB
rgb(218, 138, 86)
HSL
hsl(24°, 64%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 37%, 61%, 15%)
HSV
hsv(24°, 61%, 85%)
XYZ
39.6816 33.7543 13.2279
Yxy
33.7543 0.4579 0.3895
Hunter Lab
58.0985 4.1047 4.0286
CIE-Lab
64.7671 25.5638 40.1992

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red218 / 255 (85%)
85%
Green138 / 255 (54%)
54%
Blue86 / 255 (34%)
34%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)
15%

Color Variations

#DA8A56 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

#DA8A56 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 #DA8A56 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+)

2.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DA8A56 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DA8A56;

Text Color

color: #DA8A56;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DA8A56;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DA8A5640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DA8A56;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DA8A56 0%, #924e20 100%);

#DA8A56 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DA8A56 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.