#CD6855 Color Information
#CD6855 RGB value is (205, 104, 85). The hex color red value is 205, green is 104, and blue is 85. Its HSL format shows a hue of 10°, saturation of 55 percent, and lightness of57 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 49 percent, 59 percent, 20percent.
#CD6855 Color Meaning
Color #CD6855 radiates warm energy, assertive earthiness, and functional vibrancy. Color #CD6855 is a vivid orange-red that mirrors heated metal or spiced clay—luminous, grounded, and slightly gritty. Unlike fire-engine red, #CD6855 carries earth; unlike terracotta, #CD6855 commands attention. In food and craft branding, #CD6855 hue signals potency and immediacy, especially in spice blends, ceramic studios, and artisanal goods. Cognitive studies show #CD6855 increases perceived freshness and energy in product claims more effectively than standard reds. Functionally, color #CD6855 excels as a focal accent in digital and packaging design. #CD6855 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 #CD6855 replaces standard orange in food and wellness contexts. Culturally, color #CD6855 reflects fire that creates—kilns, stovetops, forges. #CD6855 appears in maker culture, culinary innovation, and community kitchens as a symbol of energy that nourishes. Spiritually, #CD6855 aligns with the sacral and root chakras combined: vitality rooted in action. Designers use color #CD6855 when they want to signal warmth with willpower. Its energy is purposeful.
Color Conversion
Convert #CD6855 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
#CD6855 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
#CD6855 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 #CD6855 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 #CD6855 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.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#CD6855 Color FAQs
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