Color swatch image showing #CD704A with RGB(205,112,74) values

#CD704A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD704A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD704A Color Information

#CD704A RGB value is (205, 112, 74). The hex color red value is 205, green is 112, and blue is 74. Its HSL format shows a hue of 17°, saturation of 57 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 45 percent, 64 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD704A Color Meaning

Color #CD704A radiates warm energy, assertive earthiness, and functional vibrancy. Color #CD704A is a vivid orange-red that mirrors heated metal or spiced clay—luminous, grounded, and slightly gritty. Unlike fire-engine red, #CD704A carries earth; unlike terracotta, #CD704A commands attention. In food and craft branding, #CD704A hue signals potency and immediacy, especially in spice blends, ceramic studios, and artisanal goods. Cognitive studies show #CD704A increases perceived freshness and energy in product claims more effectively than standard reds. Functionally, color #CD704A excels as a focal accent in digital and packaging design. #CD704A 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 #CD704A replaces standard orange in food and wellness contexts. Culturally, color #CD704A reflects fire that creates—kilns, stovetops, forges. #CD704A appears in maker culture, culinary innovation, and community kitchens as a symbol of energy that nourishes. Spiritually, #CD704A aligns with the sacral and root chakras combined: vitality rooted in action. Designers use color #CD704A when they want to signal warmth with willpower. Its energy is purposeful.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD704A 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
#CD704A
RGB
rgb(205, 112, 74)
HSL
hsl(17°, 57%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 45%, 64%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(17°, 64%, 80%)
XYZ
32.2070 25.0619 9.6185
Yxy
25.0619 0.4815 0.3747
Hunter Lab
50.0619 3.9033 2.6073
CIE-Lab
57.1357 33.3440 37.0231

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green112 / 255 (44%)
44%
Blue74 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Yellow64 / 100 (64%)
64%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD704A 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

#CD704A 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 #CD704A 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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#CD704A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD704A 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

#CD704A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD704A;

Text Color

color: #CD704A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD704A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD704A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD704A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD704A 0%, #813e23 100%);

#CD704A Color FAQs

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