#CD684E Color Information
#CD684E RGB value is (205, 104, 78). The hex color red value is 205, green is 104, and blue is 78. Its HSL format shows a hue of 12°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 49 percent, 62 percent, 20percent.
#CD684E Color Meaning
Color #CD684E radiates warm energy, assertive earthiness, and functional vibrancy. Color #CD684E is a vivid orange-red that mirrors heated metal or spiced clay—luminous, grounded, and slightly gritty. Unlike fire-engine red, #CD684E carries earth; unlike terracotta, #CD684E commands attention. In food and craft branding, #CD684E hue signals potency and immediacy, especially in spice blends, ceramic studios, and artisanal goods. Cognitive studies show #CD684E increases perceived freshness and energy in product claims more effectively than standard reds. Functionally, color #CD684E excels as a focal accent in digital and packaging design. #CD684E offers strong contrast against deep greens and blues, and meets accessibility standards for headlines. Print reproduction is excellent on coated stocks, enhancing its use in limited-edition labels and event branding. A/B tests confirm higher conversion when color #CD684E replaces standard orange in food and wellness contexts. Culturally, color #CD684E reflects fire that creates—kilns, stovetops, forges. #CD684E appears in maker culture, culinary innovation, and community kitchens as a symbol of energy that nourishes. Spiritually, #CD684E aligns with the sacral and root chakras combined: vitality rooted in action. Designers use color #CD684E when they want to signal warmth with willpower. Its energy is purposeful.
Color Conversion
Convert #CD684E 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.
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Color Variations
#CD684E 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
#CD684E 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 #CD684E 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #CD684E 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#CD684E Color FAQs
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