Color swatch image showing #CD5B4F with RGB(205,91,79) values

#CD5B4F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD5B4F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD5B4F Color Information

#CD5B4F RGB value is (205, 91, 79). The hex color red value is 205, green is 91, and blue is 79. Its HSL format shows a hue of 6°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 56 percent, 61 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD5B4F Color Meaning

Color #CD5B4F conveys preserved warmth, domestic heritage, and tactile nostalgia. Color #CD5B4F is a mid-tone red-brown that mimics the interior of aromatic cedar wood—used for generations to store linens, letters, and heirlooms. #CD5B4F hue blends the warmth of terracotta with the depth of tobacco, creating a tone that feels both protective and personal. In interior design, color #CD5B4F evokes cozy tradition without heaviness, ideal for spaces meant to hold memory. Functionally, color #CD5B4F bridges rustic and refined aesthetics. #CD5B4F appears in furniture branding, heritage textiles, and artisanal packaging where touch matters as much as sight. Digital performance is strong against cream or sage backgrounds, and #CD5B4F meets contrast standards for headlines. Print reproduction is excellent, especially on textured papers that enhance its organic feel. Consumer research shows higher perceived value in products using color #CD5B4F for gifting markets. Symbolically, color #CD5B4F represents care that lasts. #CD5B4F is the color of folded letters, quilted blankets, and childhood keepsakes. In spiritual practice, #CD5B4F aligns with the sacral chakra’s memory mode: emotion stored with love. Designers choose color #CD5B4F when they want to signal warmth with history. Its power lies in its intimacy—not grand, but deeply held.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD5B4F 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
#CD5B4F
RGB
rgb(205, 91, 79)
HSL
hsl(6°, 56%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 56%, 61%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(6°, 61%, 80%)
XYZ
30.3292 21.0258 9.8570
Yxy
21.0258 0.4955 0.3435
Hunter Lab
45.8539 4.4101 1.7620
CIE-Lab
52.9777 44.3553 29.1240

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green91 / 255 (36%)
36%
Blue79 / 255 (31%)
31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Yellow61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD5B4F 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

#CD5B4F 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 #CD5B4F 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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#CD5B4F

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

4.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD5B4F 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

#CD5B4F

protanopia

#9c9b52

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD5B4F;

Text Color

color: #CD5B4F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD5B4F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD5B4F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD5B4F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD5B4F 0%, #832e25 100%);

#CD5B4F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD5B4F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.