Color swatch image showing #CD6835 with RGB(205,104,53) values

#CD6835 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD6835 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD6835 Color Information

#CD6835 RGB value is (205, 104, 53). The hex color red value is 205, green is 104, and blue is 53. Its HSL format shows a hue of 20°, saturation of 60 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 49 percent, 74 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD6835 Color Meaning

Color #CD6835 conveys grounded energy, steady warmth, and earthy sophistication. #CD6835 muted reddish-brown color #CD6835 evokes natural clay, autumn foliage, and rustic textures. Psychologically, #CD6835 promotes emotional stability, focus, and practical thinking, fostering calm and measured engagement. Culturally, color #CD6835 is common in heritage design, artisan crafts, and natural interiors, symbolizing tradition, reliability, and refined subtlety. Spiritually, #CD6835 channels groundedness, patience, and rooted energy, supporting reflection, inner strength, and composure. Its earthy tone balances warmth with stability.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD6835 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
#CD6835
RGB
rgb(205, 104, 53)
HSL
hsl(20°, 60%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 49%, 74%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(20°, 74%, 80%)
XYZ
30.7698 23.1368 6.2123
Yxy
23.1368 0.5118 0.3849
Hunter Lab
48.1007 3.9259 2.6909
CIE-Lab
55.2130 36.3671 45.7864

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green104 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue53 / 255 (21%)
21%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Yellow74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD6835 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

#CD6835 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 #CD6835 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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#CD6835

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD6835 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

#CD6835

protanopia

#a1a041

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD6835;

Text Color

color: #CD6835;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD6835;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD683540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD6835;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD6835 0%, #7b3d1f 100%);

#CD6835 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD6835 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.