Color swatch image showing #CD660C with RGB(205,102,12) values
Color swatch image showing #CD660C with RGB(205,102,12) values

#CD660C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD660C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD660C Color Information

#CD660C RGB value is (205, 102, 12). The hex color red value is 205, green is 102, and blue is 12. Its HSL format shows a hue of 28°, saturation of 89 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 94 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD660C Color Meaning

Color #CD660C conveys industrial warmth, engineered resilience, and grounded innovation. Unlike playful or citrusy oranges, #CD660C deep, copper-infused shade pulls from metal alloys and molten processes—suggesting strength refined through heat. Psychologically, color #CD660C stimulates action without triggering impulsivity; #CD660C balances the energy of orange with the seriousness of brown. #CD660C makes #CD660C effective in manufacturing branding, tool design, and infrastructure interfaces where reliability must feel human, not robotic. Historically tied to metallurgy and craftsmanship, #CD660C reflects human mastery over raw materials. #CD660C appears in automotive detailing, aerospace components, and artisanal hardware—not as decoration, but as functional identity. Spiritually, #CD660C symbolizes transformation through discipline: raw ore becomes precision tool. Use color #CD660C when your message must honor tradition while signaling technical advancement—especially in B2B, engineering, or sustainable materials sectors.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD660C 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
#CD660C
RGB
rgb(205, 102, 12)
HSL
hsl(28°, 89%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 94%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(28°, 94%, 80%)
XYZ
29.9946 22.5084 3.1115
Yxy
22.5084 0.5393 0.4047
Hunter Lab
47.4430 3.7938 2.9921
CIE-Lab
54.5623 36.2639 60.5134

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue12 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD660C 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

#CD660C 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 #CD660C 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+)

3.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD660C 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

#CD660C

protanopia

#a09f22

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD660C;

Text Color

color: #CD660C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD660C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD660C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD660C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD660C 0%, #7c3e07 100%);

#CD660C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD660C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.