OrangeRed3 (#CD3700) Color Meaning and Information

OrangeRed3 (#CD3700) Color Information

OrangeRed3 (#CD3700) RGB value is (205, 55, 0). The hex color red value is 205, green is 55, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 16°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 100 percent, 20 percent.

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OrangeRed3 (#CD3700) Color Meaning

OrangeRed3 (#CD3700) deepens urgency into gravity. This desaturated, brick-leaning red-orange moves away from digital flash toward material substance—think terracotta, dried blood, or sun-baked clay. OrangeRed3 (#CD3700) signals consequence, not just action. It’s the color of decisions that matter. Accessibility research shows that OrangeRed3 (#CD3700) meets contrast standards for large text even on off-white backgrounds, making it valuable in print and low-vision digital contexts. OrangeRed3 (#CD3700) avoids the “cheap” feel of neon reds by grounding its energy in earth tones. OrangeRed3 (#CD3700) feels earned, not imposed. Modern brands use OrangeRed3 (#CD3700) in ethical fashion, craft spirits, and heritage tools to signal authenticity with intensity. Paired with oat linen or deep green, OrangeRed3 (#CD3700) creates palettes that feel both passionate and responsible. OrangeRed3 (#CD3700) doesn’t trend—it endures.

Color Conversion

Convert OrangeRed3 (#CD3700) 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

#CD3700

RGB

rgb(205, 55, 0)

HSL

hsl(16°, 100%, 40%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 73%, 100%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(16°, 100%, 80%)

XYZ

26.5430 15.7115 1.6337

Yxy

15.7115 0.6048 0.3580

Hunter Lab

39.6377 4.2783 1.8078

CIE-Lab

46.5937 57.0186 58.5918

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green55 / 255 (22%)

22%

Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta73 / 100 (73%)

73%

Yellow100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

OrangeRed3 (#CD3700) 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

OrangeRed3 (#CD3700) 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 OrangeRed3 (#CD3700) 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:#CD3700

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.07:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.07:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.07:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD3700 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

OrangeRed3 (#CD3700)

protanopia

#8c8b0d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD3700;

Text Color

color: #CD3700;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD3700;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD370040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD3700;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD3700 0%, #7b2100 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to OrangeRed3 (#CD3700) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.