Color swatch image showing #CD683C with RGB(205,104,60) values

#CD683C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD683C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD683C Color Information

#CD683C RGB value is (205, 104, 60). The hex color red value is 205, green is 104, and blue is 60. Its HSL format shows a hue of 18°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 49 percent, 71 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD683C Color Meaning

Color #CD683C conveys grounded energy, steady warmth, and earthy sophistication. #CD683C muted reddish-brown color #CD683C evokes natural clay, autumn foliage, and rustic textures. Psychologically, #CD683C promotes emotional stability, focus, and practical thinking, fostering calm and measured engagement. Culturally, color #CD683C is common in heritage design, artisan crafts, and natural interiors, symbolizing tradition, reliability, and refined subtlety. Spiritually, #CD683C channels groundedness, patience, and rooted energy, supporting reflection, inner strength, and composure. Its earthy tone balances warmth with stability.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD683C 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
#CD683C
RGB
rgb(205, 104, 60)
HSL
hsl(18°, 59%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 49%, 71%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(18°, 71%, 80%)
XYZ
30.9428 23.2060 7.1233
Yxy
23.2060 0.5050 0.3787
Hunter Lab
48.1726 3.9798 2.5763
CIE-Lab
55.2839 36.7036 42.3152

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green104 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue60 / 255 (24%)
24%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Yellow71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD683C 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

#CD683C 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 #CD683C 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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#CD683C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD683C 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

#CD683C

protanopia

#a1a047

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD683C;

Text Color

color: #CD683C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD683C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD683C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD683C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD683C 0%, #7c3c20 100%);

#CD683C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD683C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.