Color swatch image showing #CD6612 with RGB(205,102,18) values

#CD6612 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD6612 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD6612 Color Information

#CD6612 RGB value is (205, 102, 18). The hex color red value is 205, green is 102, and blue is 18. Its HSL format shows a hue of 27°, saturation of 84 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 91 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD6612 Color Meaning

Color #CD6612 conveys industrial warmth, engineered resilience, and grounded innovation. Unlike playful or citrusy oranges, #CD6612 deep, copper-infused shade pulls from metal alloys and molten processes—suggesting strength refined through heat. Psychologically, color #CD6612 stimulates action without triggering impulsivity; #CD6612 balances the energy of orange with the seriousness of brown. #CD6612 makes #CD6612 effective in manufacturing branding, tool design, and infrastructure interfaces where reliability must feel human, not robotic. Historically tied to metallurgy and craftsmanship, #CD6612 reflects human mastery over raw materials. #CD6612 appears in automotive detailing, aerospace components, and artisanal hardware—not as decoration, but as functional identity. Spiritually, #CD6612 symbolizes transformation through discipline: raw ore becomes precision tool. Use color #CD6612 when your message must honor tradition while signaling technical advancement—especially in B2B, engineering, or sustainable materials sectors.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD6612 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
#CD6612
RGB
rgb(205, 102, 18)
HSL
hsl(27°, 84%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 91%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(27°, 91%, 80%)
XYZ
30.0374 22.5256 3.3370
Yxy
22.5256 0.5373 0.4030
Hunter Lab
47.4611 3.8069 2.9643
CIE-Lab
54.5802 36.3487 59.1015

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue18 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow91 / 100 (91%)
91%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD6612 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

#CD6612 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 #CD6612 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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#CD6612

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD6612 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

#CD6612

protanopia

#a09f26

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD6612;

Text Color

color: #CD6612;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD6612;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD661240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD6612;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD6612 0%, #7b3d0b 100%);

#CD6612 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD6612 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.