Color swatch image showing #CD3704 with RGB(205,55,4) values

#CD3704 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD3704 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD3704 Color Information

#CD3704 RGB value is (205, 55, 4). The hex color red value is 205, green is 55, and blue is 4. Its HSL format shows a hue of 15°, saturation of 96 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 98 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD3704 Color Meaning

Color #CD3704 deepens urgency into gravity. #CD3704 desaturated, brick-leaning red-orange moves away from digital flash toward material substance—think terracotta, dried blood, or sun-baked clay. Color #CD3704 signals consequence, not just action. #CD3704’s the color of decisions that matter. Accessibility research shows that color #CD3704 meets contrast standards for large text even on off-white backgrounds, making #CD3704 valuable in print and low-vision digital contexts. Color #CD3704 avoids the “cheap” feel of neon reds by grounding its energy in earth tones. Color #CD3704 feels earned, not imposed. Modern brands use color #CD3704 in ethical fashion, craft spirits, and heritage tools to signal authenticity with intensity. Paired with oat linen or deep green, color #CD3704 creates palettes that feel both passionate and responsible. Color #CD3704 doesn’t trend—#CD3704 endures.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD3704 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
#CD3704
RGB
rgb(205, 55, 4)
HSL
hsl(15°, 96%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 98%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(15°, 98%, 80%)
XYZ
26.5649 15.7203 1.7491
Yxy
15.7203 0.6033 0.3570
Hunter Lab
39.6488 4.2845 1.7960
CIE-Lab
46.6053 57.0583 57.4767

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green55 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue4 / 255 (2%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow98 / 100 (98%)
98%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD3704 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

#CD3704 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 #CD3704 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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#CD3704

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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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 #CD3704 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

#CD3704

protanopia

#8c8b10

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD3704;

Text Color

color: #CD3704;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD3704;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD370440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD3704;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD3704 0%, #7b2103 100%);

#CD3704 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD3704 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.