Color swatch image showing Orange3 (#CD8500) with RGB(205,133,0) values

Orange3 (#CD8500) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Orange3 (#CD8500) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Orange3 (#CD8500) Color Information

Orange3 (#CD8500) RGB value is (205, 133, 0). The hex color red value is 205, green is 133, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 39°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 35 percent, 100 percent, 20 percent.

#CD8500 color swatch
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Orange3 (#CD8500) Color Meaning

Orange3 (#CD8500) grounds energy in earth. This deeper, more muted system orange draws from autumn leaves and toasted grains—retaining warmth while surrendering flash. Orange3 (#CD8500) was engineered for legibility in low-resolution displays, where high saturation caused pixel bleed. Orange3 (#CD8500) prioritizes function over flair. In accessibility guidelines, Orange3 (#CD8500) meets WCAG contrast ratios against white and light gray more reliably than brighter oranges, making it a fallback for inclusive design. Orange3 (#CD8500) doesn’t shout; it persists. It’s the orange that works when others fail—on cheap printers, aging monitors, or sunlit kiosks. Modern reinterpretations use Orange3 (#CD8500) in sustainable tech and craft branding to signal durability. Paired with oat beige or forest green, Orange3 (#CD8500) creates palettes that feel analog in a digital age. Orange3 (#CD8500) isn’t loud—it’s dependable. And in a world of fleeting trends, that’s its strength.

Color Conversion

Convert Orange3 (#CD8500) 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
#CD8500
RGB
rgb(205, 133, 0)
HSL
hsl(39°, 100%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 35%, 100%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(39°, 100%, 80%)
XYZ
33.5644 29.7542 3.9741
Yxy
29.7542 0.4988 0.4422
Hunter Lab
54.5474 2.6796 4.5699
CIE-Lab
61.4416 19.6139 67.1778

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green133 / 255 (52%)
52%
Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

Orange3 (#CD8500) 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

Orange3 (#CD8500) 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 Orange3 (#CD8500) 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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#CD8500

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.02:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.02:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD8500 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

Orange3 (#CD8500)

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD8500;

Text Color

color: #CD8500;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD8500;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD850040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD8500;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD8500 0%, #7b5000 100%);

Orange3 (#CD8500) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Orange3 (#CD8500) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.