Color swatch image showing #CD370F with RGB(205,55,15) values
Color swatch image showing #CD370F with RGB(205,55,15) values

#CD370F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD370F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD370F Color Information

#CD370F RGB value is (205, 55, 15). The hex color red value is 205, green is 55, and blue is 15. Its HSL format shows a hue of 13°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 93 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD370F Color Meaning

Color #CD370F signifies earthy warmth, creativity, and grounded energy. #CD370F strong reddish-brown color #CD370F evokes natural clay, mineral pigments, and traditional artistry. Psychologically, #CD370F promotes focus, motivation, and practical creativity, encouraging structured engagement and resourcefulness. Culturally, color #CD370F is used in classical painting, pottery, and heritage design, symbolizing authenticity, craftsmanship, and natural elegance. Spiritually, #CD370F channels grounded vitality, endurance, and creative expression, fostering balance, practical insight, and a deep connection to earth energy. Its earthy hue inspires both stability and active engagement.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD370F 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
#CD370F
RGB
rgb(205, 55, 15)
HSL
hsl(13°, 86%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 93%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(13°, 93%, 80%)
XYZ
26.6292 15.7460 2.0877
Yxy
15.7460 0.5989 0.3541
Hunter Lab
39.6812 4.3027 1.7611
CIE-Lab
46.6395 57.1748 54.4688

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green55 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue15 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow93 / 100 (93%)
93%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD370F 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

#CD370F 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 #CD370F 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD370F 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

#CD370F

protanopia

#8c8b19

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD370F;

Text Color

color: #CD370F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD370F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD370F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD370F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD370F 0%, #7a2209 100%);

#CD370F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD370F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.