#CD951D Color Meaning and Information

#CD951D Color Information

#CD951D RGB value is (205, 149, 29). The hex color red value is 205, green is 149, and blue is 29. Its HSL format shows a hue of 41°, saturation of 75 percent, and lightness of46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 86 percent, 20percent.

#CD951D

rgb(205, 149, 29)

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#CD951D Color Meaning

Color #CD951D signifies grounded warmth, earthy energy, and subtle boldness. Its golden-yellow tone with earthy undertones evokes spice, vitality, and grounded creativity. Psychologically, color #CD951D enhances confidence, practical thinking, and steady enthusiasm. In design, color #CD951D complements neutral, warm, and autumn-inspired palettes, adding depth and visual interest. Symbolically, #CD951D embodies grounded strength, nourishment, and creative resourcefulness. Spiritually, color #CD951D encourages personal grounding, focused energy, and intentional action. Across cultures, #CD951D is associated with spice, harvest, and enduring warmth in both art and tradition.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD951D 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

#CD951D

RGB

rgb(205, 149, 29)

HSL

hsl(41°, 75%, 46%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 27%, 86%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(41°, 86%, 80%)

XYZ

36.1461 34.5627 5.9286

Yxy

34.5627 0.4717 0.4510

Hunter Lab

58.7901 1.8011 5.4939

CIE-Lab

65.4068 11.3606 64.5524

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green149 / 255 (58%)

58%

Blue29 / 255 (11%)

11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Yellow86 / 100 (86%)

86%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CD951D 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

#CD951D 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 #CD951D 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#CD951D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.65:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.65:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.65:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD951D 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

#CD951D

protanopia

#b5b43a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD951D;

Text Color

color: #CD951D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD951D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD951D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD951D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD951D 0%, #7a5911 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CD951D in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.