Color swatch image showing #CD5B43 with RGB(205,91,67) values

#CD5B43 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD5B43 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD5B43 Color Information

#CD5B43 RGB value is (205, 91, 67). The hex color red value is 205, green is 91, and blue is 67. Its HSL format shows a hue of 10°, saturation of 58 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 67 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD5B43 Color Meaning

Color #CD5B43 signifies tempered warmth, alert compassion, and softened intensity. #CD5B43 muted, orange-red tone suggests glowing embers, desert flowers, and sunset on skin. Psychologically, color #CD5B43 blends the energy of red with a more approachable, sociable warmth, encouraging engaged empathy. #CD5B43 culturally references Southwestern art, tropical reefs at depth, and handmade ceramics. Spiritually, color #CD5B43 represents passionate care, the strength of community, and vibrant life adapted to harsh conditions, embodying a lively but weathered and inclusive energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD5B43 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
#CD5B43
RGB
rgb(205, 91, 67)
HSL
hsl(10°, 58%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 56%, 67%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(10°, 67%, 80%)
XYZ
29.9310 20.8666 7.7603
Yxy
20.8666 0.5111 0.3563
Hunter Lab
45.6800 4.2885 2.0143
CIE-Lab
52.8031 43.6062 35.7042

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green91 / 255 (36%)
36%
Blue67 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Yellow67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD5B43 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

#CD5B43 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 #CD5B43 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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#CD5B43

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

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD5B43 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

#CD5B43

protanopia

#9c9b49

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD5B43;

Text Color

color: #CD5B43;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD5B43;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD5B4340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD5B43;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD5B43 0%, #7e3121 100%);

#CD5B43 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD5B43 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.