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#CD8520 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD8520 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD8520 Color Information

#CD8520 RGB value is (205, 133, 32). The hex color red value is 205, green is 133, and blue is 32. Its HSL format shows a hue of 35°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 35 percent, 84 percent, 20percent.

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#CD8520 Color Meaning

color #CD8520 anchors itself in earth, fire, and human ritual. #CD8520 warm, mineral-rich orange-brown has adorned cave walls since prehistoric times, linking modern observers to primal creativity and survival. Unlike synthetic oranges, Color #CD8520 carries the weight of sediment and sunbaked clay—suggesting endurance, nourishment, and grounded energy. Color #CD8520 appeals to audiences seeking authenticity over trend. Neuroaesthetic studies indicate that earth tones like Color #CD8520 activate regions of the brain associated with memory and sensory recall. Its moderate saturation avoids visual aggression while stimulating alertness—ideal for educational or artisanal contexts. Designers use Color #CD8520 to convey craftsmanship, heritage, and organic integrity, especially when paired with textured materials. Symbolically, Color #CD8520 straddles the boundary between vitality and decay. #CD8520 references autumn harvests, desert landscapes, and ritual pigments used in burial and blessing. #CD8520 doesn’t shout; #CD8520 resonates. In branding, Color #CD8520 signals sustainability without naivety—offering warmth that’s tempered by time, not fleeting enthusiasm. Color #CD8520 isn’t trendy—#CD8520’s timeless.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD8520 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
#CD8520
RGB
rgb(205, 133, 32)
HSL
hsl(35°, 73%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 35%, 84%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(35°, 84%, 80%)
XYZ
33.8251 29.8585 5.3470
Yxy
29.8585 0.4900 0.4325
Hunter Lab
54.6429 2.7664 4.3751
CIE-Lab
61.5319 20.1370 60.4361

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green133 / 255 (52%)
52%
Blue32 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Yellow84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD8520 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

#CD8520 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 #CD8520 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD8520 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD8520;

Text Color

color: #CD8520;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD8520;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD852040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD8520;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD8520 0%, #794e13 100%);

#CD8520 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD8520 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.