#CB6D48 Color Information
#CB6D48 RGB value is (203, 109, 72). The hex color red value is 203, green is 109, and blue is 72. Its HSL format shows a hue of 17°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 46 percent, 65 percent, 20 percent.
#CB6D48 Color Meaning
Color #CB6D48 radiates warm energy, assertive earthiness, and functional vibrancy. Color #CB6D48 is a vivid orange-red that mirrors heated metal or spiced clay—luminous, grounded, and slightly gritty. Unlike fire-engine red, #CB6D48 carries earth; unlike terracotta, #CB6D48 commands attention. In food and craft branding, #CB6D48 hue signals potency and immediacy, especially in spice blends, ceramic studios, and artisanal goods. Cognitive studies show #CB6D48 increases perceived freshness and energy in product claims more effectively than standard reds. Functionally, color #CB6D48 excels as a focal accent in digital and packaging design. #CB6D48 offers strong contrast against deep greens and blues, and meets accessibility standards for headlines. Print reproduction is excellent on coated stocks, enhancing its use in limited-edition labels and event branding. A/B tests confirm higher conversion when color #CB6D48 replaces standard orange in food and wellness contexts. Culturally, color #CB6D48 reflects fire that creates—kilns, stovetops, forges. #CB6D48 appears in maker culture, culinary innovation, and community kitchens as a symbol of energy that nourishes. Spiritually, #CB6D48 aligns with the sacral and root chakras combined: vitality rooted in action. Designers use color #CB6D48 when they want to signal warmth with willpower. Its energy is purposeful.
Color Conversion
Convert #CB6D48 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.
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Color Variations
#CB6D48 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
#CB6D48 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 #CB6D48 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #CB6D48 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.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#CB6D48 Color FAQs
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