Color swatch image showing #CD5B50 with RGB(205,91,80) values

#CD5B50 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD5B50 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD5B50 Color Information

#CD5B50 RGB value is (205, 91, 80). The hex color red value is 205, green is 91, and blue is 80. Its HSL format shows a hue of 5°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 61 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD5B50 Color Meaning

Color #CD5B50 presents maturity, restraint, and grounded emotion. #CD5B50 darker red lowers intensity while keeping warmth. Psychologically, color #CD5B50 supports stability and regulation. Symbolically, #CD5B50 represents patience and sustained strength.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD5B50 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
#CD5B50
RGB
rgb(205, 91, 80)
HSL
hsl(5°, 56%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 56%, 61%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(5°, 61%, 80%)
XYZ
30.3659 21.0405 10.0502
Yxy
21.0405 0.4941 0.3424
Hunter Lab
45.8699 4.4213 1.7386
CIE-Lab
52.9938 44.4239 28.5688

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green91 / 255 (36%)
36%
Blue80 / 255 (31%)
31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Yellow61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD5B50 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

#CD5B50 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 #CD5B50 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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#CD5B50

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

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD5B50 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

#CD5B50

protanopia

#9c9b53

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD5B50;

Text Color

color: #CD5B50;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD5B50;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD5B5040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD5B50;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD5B50 0%, #832d25 100%);

#CD5B50 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD5B50 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.