Color swatch image showing #CD6847 with RGB(205,104,71) values
Color swatch image showing #CD6847 with RGB(205,104,71) values

#CD6847 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD6847 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD6847 Color Information

#CD6847 RGB value is (205, 104, 71). The hex color red value is 205, green is 104, and blue is 71. Its HSL format shows a hue of 15°, saturation of 57 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 49 percent, 65 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD6847 Color Meaning

Color #CD6847 radiates warm energy, assertive earthiness, and functional vibrancy. Color #CD6847 is a vivid orange-red that mirrors heated metal or spiced clay—luminous, grounded, and slightly gritty. Unlike fire-engine red, #CD6847 carries earth; unlike terracotta, #CD6847 commands attention. In food and craft branding, #CD6847 hue signals potency and immediacy, especially in spice blends, ceramic studios, and artisanal goods. Cognitive studies show #CD6847 increases perceived freshness and energy in product claims more effectively than standard reds. Functionally, color #CD6847 excels as a focal accent in digital and packaging design. #CD6847 offers strong contrast against deep greens and blues, and meets accessibility standards for headlines. Print reproduction is excellent on coated stocks, enhancing its use in limited-edition labels and event branding. A/B tests confirm higher conversion when color #CD6847 replaces standard orange in food and wellness contexts. Culturally, color #CD6847 reflects fire that creates—kilns, stovetops, forges. #CD6847 appears in maker culture, culinary innovation, and community kitchens as a symbol of energy that nourishes. Spiritually, #CD6847 aligns with the sacral and root chakras combined: vitality rooted in action. Designers use color #CD6847 when they want to signal warmth with willpower. Its energy is purposeful.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD6847 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
#CD6847
RGB
rgb(205, 104, 71)
HSL
hsl(15°, 57%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 49%, 65%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(15°, 65%, 80%)
XYZ
31.2645 23.3347 8.8175
Yxy
23.3347 0.4930 0.3680
Hunter Lab
48.3060 4.0804 2.3622
CIE-Lab
55.4154 37.3247 36.6018

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green104 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue71 / 255 (28%)
28%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Yellow65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD6847 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

#CD6847 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 #CD6847 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.

#FFFFFF
#CD6847

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD6847 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

#CD6847

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD6847;

Text Color

color: #CD6847;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD6847;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD684740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD6847;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD6847 0%, #7f3a23 100%);

#CD6847 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD6847 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.