#CD5B3B Color Meaning and Information

#CD5B3B Color Information

#CD5B3B RGB value is (205, 91, 59). The hex color red value is 205, green is 91, and blue is 59. Its HSL format shows a hue of 13°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 71 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD5B3B Color Meaning

Color #CD5B3B signifies tempered warmth, alert compassion, and softened intensity. #CD5B3B muted, orange-red tone suggests glowing embers, desert flowers, and sunset on skin. Psychologically, color #CD5B3B blends the energy of red with a more approachable, sociable warmth, encouraging engaged empathy. #CD5B3B culturally references Southwestern art, tropical reefs at depth, and handmade ceramics. Spiritually, color #CD5B3B represents passionate care, the strength of community, and vibrant life adapted to harsh conditions, embodying a lively but weathered and inclusive energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD5B3B 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

#CD5B3B

RGB

rgb(205, 91, 59)

HSL

hsl(13°, 59%, 52%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 56%, 71%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(13°, 71%, 80%)

XYZ

29.7073 20.7771 6.5823

Yxy

20.7771 0.5206 0.3641

Hunter Lab

45.5819 4.2205 2.1551

CIE-Lab

52.7046 43.1811 39.9624

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green91 / 255 (36%)

36%

Blue59 / 255 (23%)

23%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta56 / 100 (56%)

56%

Yellow71 / 100 (71%)

71%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CD5B3B 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

#CD5B3B 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 #CD5B3B 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:#CD5B3B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.07:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.07:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.07:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD5B3B 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

#CD5B3B

protanopia

#9c9b43

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD5B3B;

Text Color

color: #CD5B3B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD5B3B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD5B3B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD5B3B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD5B3B 0%, #7c3420 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CD5B3B in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.