Color swatch image showing #CD4F2C with RGB(205,79,44) values
Color swatch image showing #CD4F2C with RGB(205,79,44) values

#CD4F2C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD4F2C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD4F2C Color Information

#CD4F2C RGB value is (205, 79, 44). The hex color red value is 205, green is 79, and blue is 44. Its HSL format shows a hue of 13°, saturation of 65 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 61 percent, 79 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD4F2C Color Meaning

Color #CD4F2C signals passion, emotional vibrancy, and expressive vitality. #CD4F2C red-leaning pink stimulates intensity without aggression. Psychologically, color #CD4F2C encourages courage, assertiveness, and lively engagement, motivating action and enthusiasm. Culturally, color #CD4F2C is used in visual arts, fashion, and branding to convey creativity and emotional warmth. Spiritually, #CD4F2C resonates with heart-centered energy, inspiring connection, love, and compassionate assertiveness. Its strong tone commands attention while remaining approachable.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD4F2C 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
#CD4F2C
RGB
rgb(205, 79, 44)
HSL
hsl(13°, 65%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 61%, 79%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(13°, 79%, 80%)
XYZ
28.4274 18.7529 4.5043
Yxy
18.7529 0.5500 0.3628
Hunter Lab
43.3046 4.2690 2.0314
CIE-Lab
50.3969 48.1835 45.3074

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green79 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue44 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Yellow79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD4F2C 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

#CD4F2C 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 #CD4F2C 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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#CD4F2C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD4F2C 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

#CD4F2C

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD4F2C;

Text Color

color: #CD4F2C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD4F2C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD4F2C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD4F2C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD4F2C 0%, #7a2f1a 100%);

#CD4F2C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD4F2C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.