Color swatch image showing #CD850B with RGB(205,133,11) values
Color swatch image showing #CD850B with RGB(205,133,11) values

#CD850B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD850B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD850B Color Information

#CD850B RGB value is (205, 133, 11). The hex color red value is 205, green is 133, and blue is 11. Its HSL format shows a hue of 38°, saturation of 90 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 35 percent, 95 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD850B Color Meaning

Color #CD850B grounds energy in earth. #CD850B deeper, more muted system orange draws from autumn leaves and toasted grains—retaining warmth while surrendering flash. Color #CD850B was engineered for legibility in low-resolution displays, where high saturation caused pixel bleed. Color #CD850B prioritizes function over flair. In accessibility guidelines, color #CD850B meets WCAG contrast ratios against white and light gray more reliably than brighter oranges, making #CD850B a fallback for inclusive design. Color #CD850B doesn’t shout; #CD850B persists. #CD850B’s the orange that works when others fail—on cheap printers, aging monitors, or sunlit kiosks. Modern reinterpretations use color #CD850B in sustainable tech and craft branding to signal durability. Paired with oat beige or forest green, color #CD850B creates palettes that feel analog in a digital age. Color #CD850B isn’t loud—#CD850B’s dependable. And in a world of fleeting trends, that’s its strength.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD850B 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
#CD850B
RGB
rgb(205, 133, 11)
HSL
hsl(38°, 90%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 35%, 95%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(38°, 95%, 80%)
XYZ
33.6248 29.7784 4.2922
Yxy
29.7784 0.4967 0.4399
Hunter Lab
54.5696 2.6997 4.5249
CIE-Lab
61.4625 19.7354 65.4891

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green133 / 255 (52%)
52%
Blue11 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Yellow95 / 100 (95%)
95%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD850B 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

#CD850B 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 #CD850B 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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#CD850B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.02:1
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 #CD850B 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

#CD850B

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD850B;

Text Color

color: #CD850B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD850B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD850B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD850B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD850B 0%, #7a5006 100%);

#CD850B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD850B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.