Color swatch image showing #CD6618 with RGB(205,102,24) values

#CD6618 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD6618 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD6618 Color Information

#CD6618 RGB value is (205, 102, 24). The hex color red value is 205, green is 102, and blue is 24. Its HSL format shows a hue of 26°, saturation of 79 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 88 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD6618 Color Meaning

Color #CD6618 conveys grounded vibrancy, artisanal energy, and earth-integrated warmth. Color #CD6618 is a deeper, more saturated orange-brown that echoes turmeric root, roasted nuts, and clay pottery fired in open kilns. #CD6618 avoids the artificiality of synthetic oranges while retaining enough brightness to feel alive. In sustainable food and craft branding, #CD6618 hue signals integrity through process—slow roasting, small batches, visible hands. Psychological research links #CD6618 to increased perceived authenticity in “farm-to-table” contexts. Functionally, color #CD6618 serves as a versatile primary in packaging and digital interfaces. #CD6618 pairs powerfully with olive, cream, and slate, creating palettes that feel both vibrant and grounded. Digital contrast is strong, and #CD6618 meets accessibility standards with proper text weighting. Print reproduction is excellent, especially on uncoated stocks that enhance its tactile depth. Consumer studies show higher perceived craftsmanship for products using color #CD6618. Symbolically, color #CD6618 represents energy that nourishes. #CD6618 is not flash for show, but fire for function. In cultural practice, #CD6618 appears in spice markets, ceramic studios, and community kitchens as a symbol of labor that loves. Spiritually, #CD6618 aligns with the sacral and root chakras in tandem: creativity rooted in place. Designers use color #CD6618 when they want to signal vibrancy with integrity. Its warmth is earned.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD6618 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
#CD6618
RGB
rgb(205, 102, 24)
HSL
hsl(26°, 79%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 88%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(26°, 88%, 80%)
XYZ
30.0931 22.5478 3.6302
Yxy
22.5478 0.5348 0.4007
Hunter Lab
47.4845 3.8240 2.9281
CIE-Lab
54.6035 36.4587 57.3594

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue24 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD6618 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

#CD6618 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 #CD6618 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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#CD6618

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 #CD6618 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

#CD6618

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD6618;

Text Color

color: #CD6618;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD6618;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD661840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD6618;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD6618 0%, #7a3d0e 100%);

#CD6618 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD6618 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.