Color swatch image showing #CD6608 with RGB(205,102,8) values

#CD6608 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD6608 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD6608 Color Information

#CD6608 RGB value is (205, 102, 8). The hex color red value is 205, green is 102, and blue is 8. Its HSL format shows a hue of 29°, saturation of 92 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 96 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD6608 Color Meaning

Color #CD6608 signifies matured intensity, industrial strength, and robust harvest. #CD6608 deeper, more brownish-orange resembles rust, terracotta, and spices like paprika. Psychologically, color #CD6608 evokes a sense of seasoned power, earned warmth, and energy that has been solidified through use or time. #CD6608 culturally references traditional brickwork, autumn landscapes at dusk, and the patina on old tools. Spiritually, #CD6608 color represents passion transformed into endurance, the value of applied energy, and a fire that builds rather than consumes, acting as a symbol for durable and hard-won vitality.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD6608 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
#CD6608
RGB
rgb(205, 102, 8)
HSL
hsl(29°, 92%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 96%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(29°, 96%, 80%)
XYZ
29.9720 22.4994 2.9928
Yxy
22.4994 0.5404 0.4057
Hunter Lab
47.4335 3.7868 3.0067
CIE-Lab
54.5529 36.2192 61.2845

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue8 / 255 (3%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD6608 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

#CD6608 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 #CD6608 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+)

3.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD6608 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD6608;

Text Color

color: #CD6608;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD6608;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD660840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD6608;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD6608 0%, #7b3e05 100%);

#CD6608 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD6608 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.