Color swatch image showing #CD5B51 with RGB(205,91,81) values

#CD5B51 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD5B51 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD5B51 Color Information

#CD5B51 RGB value is (205, 91, 81). The hex color red value is 205, green is 91, and blue is 81. Its HSL format shows a hue of 5°, saturation of 55 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 60 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD5B51 Color Meaning

Color #CD5B51 presents maturity, restraint, and grounded emotion. #CD5B51 darker red lowers intensity while keeping warmth. Psychologically, color #CD5B51 supports stability and regulation. Symbolically, #CD5B51 represents patience and sustained strength.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD5B51 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
#CD5B51
RGB
rgb(205, 91, 81)
HSL
hsl(5°, 55%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 56%, 60%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(5°, 60%, 80%)
XYZ
30.4031 21.0554 10.2463
Yxy
21.0554 0.4927 0.3412
Hunter Lab
45.8862 4.4327 1.7149
CIE-Lab
53.0101 44.4934 28.0128

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green91 / 255 (36%)
36%
Blue81 / 255 (32%)
32%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Yellow60 / 100 (60%)
60%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD5B51 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

#CD5B51 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 #CD5B51 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

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD5B51 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

#CD5B51

protanopia

#9c9b53

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD5B51;

Text Color

color: #CD5B51;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD5B51;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD5B5140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD5B51;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD5B51 0%, #822d26 100%);

#CD5B51 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD5B51 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.