Color swatch image showing #CD661C with RGB(205,102,28) values

#CD661C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD661C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD661C Color Information

#CD661C RGB value is (205, 102, 28). The hex color red value is 205, green is 102, and blue is 28. Its HSL format shows a hue of 25°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of 46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 86 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD661C Color Meaning

Color #CD661C conveys grounded vibrancy, artisanal energy, and earth-integrated warmth. Color #CD661C is a deeper, more saturated orange-brown that echoes turmeric root, roasted nuts, and clay pottery fired in open kilns. #CD661C avoids the artificiality of synthetic oranges while retaining enough brightness to feel alive. In sustainable food and craft branding, #CD661C hue signals integrity through process—slow roasting, small batches, visible hands. Psychological research links #CD661C to increased perceived authenticity in “farm-to-table” contexts. Functionally, color #CD661C serves as a versatile primary in packaging and digital interfaces. #CD661C pairs powerfully with olive, cream, and slate, creating palettes that feel both vibrant and grounded. Digital contrast is strong, and #CD661C 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 #CD661C. Symbolically, color #CD661C represents energy that nourishes. #CD661C is not flash for show, but fire for function. In cultural practice, #CD661C appears in spice markets, ceramic studios, and community kitchens as a symbol of labor that loves. Spiritually, #CD661C aligns with the sacral and root chakras in tandem: creativity rooted in place. Designers use color #CD661C when they want to signal vibrancy with integrity. Its warmth is earned.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD661C 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
#CD661C
RGB
rgb(205, 102, 28)
HSL
hsl(25°, 76%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 86%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(25°, 86%, 80%)
XYZ
30.1378 22.5657 3.8658
Yxy
22.5657 0.5328 0.3989
Hunter Lab
47.5034 3.8378 2.8990
CIE-Lab
54.6222 36.5470 56.0285

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue28 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow86 / 100 (86%)
86%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD661C 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

#CD661C 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 #CD661C 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+)

3.81:1
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 #CD661C 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

#CD661C

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD661C;

Text Color

color: #CD661C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD661C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD661C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD661C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD661C 0%, #7b3d11 100%);

#CD661C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD661C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.