Color swatch image showing #CD4F25 with RGB(205,79,37) values
Color swatch image showing #CD4F25 with RGB(205,79,37) values

#CD4F25 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD4F25 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD4F25 Color Information

#CD4F25 RGB value is (205, 79, 37). The hex color red value is 205, green is 79, and blue is 37. Its HSL format shows a hue of 15°, saturation of 69 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 61 percent, 82 percent, 20 percent.

#CD4F25 color swatch
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#CD4F25 Color Meaning

Color #CD4F25 conveys energy, attention, and dynamic activity. #CD4F25 vivid orange color #CD4F25 evokes alertness, warmth, and visual prominence. Psychologically, #CD4F25 stimulates focus, motivation, and active engagement, supporting decisive action and creativity. Culturally, color #CD4F25 appears in safety design, sports branding, and modern aesthetics, symbolizing energy, visibility, and bold presence. Spiritually, #CD4F25 channels vitality, proactive energy, and courageous action, fostering empowerment, awareness, and engagement. Its strong, radiant tone commands attention while remaining lively.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD4F25 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
#CD4F25
RGB
rgb(205, 79, 37)
HSL
hsl(15°, 69%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 61%, 82%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(15°, 82%, 80%)
XYZ
28.3067 18.7047 3.8687
Yxy
18.7047 0.5563 0.3676
Hunter Lab
43.2489 4.2334 2.1031
CIE-Lab
50.3399 47.9554 48.6287

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green79 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue37 / 255 (15%)
15%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Yellow82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD4F25 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

#CD4F25 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 #CD4F25 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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#CD4F25

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.43:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.43:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.43:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD4F25 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

#CD4F25

protanopia

#96952f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD4F25;

Text Color

color: #CD4F25;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD4F25;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD4F2540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD4F25;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD4F25 0%, #782f16 100%);

#CD4F25 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD4F25 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.