Color swatch image showing #CD7F42 with RGB(205,127,66) values
Color swatch image showing #CD7F42 with RGB(205,127,66) values

#CD7F42 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD7F42 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD7F42 Color Information

#CD7F42 RGB value is (205, 127, 66). The hex color red value is 205, green is 127, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 26°, saturation of 58 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 38 percent, 68 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD7F42 Color Meaning

Color #CD7F42 symbolizes strong stability, practical strength, and earthy vitality. #CD7F42 deeper orange-brown shade communicates reliability and rootedness, appealing to both visual and emotional senses. Color #CD7F42 psychologically supports self-assurance, resilience, and grounded focus. In Western culture, color #CD7F42 reflects rustic sophistication, often used in wood finishes, fashion leather, and heritage-inspired design. Eastern traditions value #CD7F42 tone for balance, endurance, and connection to earth elements. Fengshui sees #CD7F42 as a stabilizing presence, reinforcing grounded energy in rooms and workplaces. Spiritually, color #CD7F42 correlates with the Root Chakra, strengthening feelings of safety and physical connection to the earth. Designers and artists favor #CD7F42 rich tone to add depth, warmth, and natural authenticity to palettes without becoming visually overpowering. Its dark yet warm nature bridges neutral and vivid environments seamlessly.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD7F42 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
#CD7F42
RGB
rgb(205, 127, 66)
HSL
hsl(26°, 58%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 38%, 68%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(26°, 68%, 80%)
XYZ
33.7496 28.5512 8.8864
Yxy
28.5512 0.4741 0.4011
Hunter Lab
53.4333 3.2849 3.4966
CIE-Lab
60.3835 24.8233 44.9426

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green127 / 255 (50%)
50%
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD7F42 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

#CD7F42 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 #CD7F42 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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#CD7F42

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD7F42 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

#CD7F42

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD7F42;

Text Color

color: #CD7F42;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD7F42;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD7F4240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD7F42;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD7F42 0%, #7e4921 100%);

#CD7F42 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD7F42 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.