Color swatch image showing #CD850C with RGB(205,133,12) values
Color swatch image showing #CD850C with RGB(205,133,12) values

#CD850C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD850C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD850C Color Information

#CD850C RGB value is (205, 133, 12). The hex color red value is 205, green is 133, and blue is 12. Its HSL format shows a hue of 38°, saturation of 89 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 35 percent, 94 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD850C Color Meaning

Color #CD850C grounds energy in earth. #CD850C deeper, more muted system orange draws from autumn leaves and toasted grains—retaining warmth while surrendering flash. Color #CD850C was engineered for legibility in low-resolution displays, where high saturation caused pixel bleed. Color #CD850C prioritizes function over flair. In accessibility guidelines, color #CD850C meets WCAG contrast ratios against white and light gray more reliably than brighter oranges, making #CD850C a fallback for inclusive design. Color #CD850C doesn’t shout; #CD850C persists. #CD850C’s the orange that works when others fail—on cheap printers, aging monitors, or sunlit kiosks. Modern reinterpretations use color #CD850C in sustainable tech and craft branding to signal durability. Paired with oat beige or forest green, color #CD850C creates palettes that feel analog in a digital age. Color #CD850C isn’t loud—#CD850C’s dependable. And in a world of fleeting trends, that’s its strength.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD850C 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
#CD850C
RGB
rgb(205, 133, 12)
HSL
hsl(38°, 89%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 35%, 94%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(38°, 94%, 80%)
XYZ
33.6307 29.7807 4.3236
Yxy
29.7807 0.4965 0.4397
Hunter Lab
54.5717 2.7017 4.5204
CIE-Lab
61.4646 19.7474 65.3273

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green133 / 255 (52%)
52%
Blue12 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Yellow94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD850C 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

#CD850C 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 #CD850C 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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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 #CD850C 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

#CD850C

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD850C;

Text Color

color: #CD850C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD850C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD850C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD850C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD850C 0%, #7c5107 100%);

#CD850C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD850C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.