Color swatch image showing LightSalmon3 (#CD8162) with RGB(205,129,98) values

LightSalmon3 (#CD8162) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about LightSalmon3 (#CD8162) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

LightSalmon3 (#CD8162) Color Information

LightSalmon3 (#CD8162) RGB value is (205, 129, 98). The hex color red value is 205, green is 129, and blue is 98. Its HSL format shows a hue of 17°, saturation of 52 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 37 percent, 52 percent, 20 percent.

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LightSalmon3 (#CD8162) Color Meaning

LightSalmon3 (#CD8162) conveys grounded warmth, composed energy, and subtle vitality. Its muted reddish-orange hue evokes natural clay and earth textures. Psychologically, LightSalmon3 (#CD8162) promotes focus, emotional steadiness, and calm engagement. In design, LightSalmon3 (#CD8162) works well in rustic, natural, or muted palettes, adding depth and balanced warmth. Symbolically, it represents resilience, warmth, and earthy elegance. Spiritually, LightSalmon3 (#CD8162) encourages mindful grounding, reflective calm, and inner composure. Across cultures, it resonates with natural materials, rustic charm, and timeless aesthetics.

Color Conversion

Convert LightSalmon3 (#CD8162) 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
#CD8162
RGB
rgb(205, 129, 98)
HSL
hsl(17°, 52%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 37%, 52%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(17°, 52%, 80%)
XYZ
35.2317 29.5615 15.4043
Yxy
29.5615 0.4393 0.3686
Hunter Lab
54.3705 3.6063 2.6897
CIE-Lab
61.2740 26.0938 29.0176

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green129 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue98 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow52 / 100 (52%)
52%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

LightSalmon3 (#CD8162) 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

LightSalmon3 (#CD8162) 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 LightSalmon3 (#CD8162) 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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#CD8162

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

3.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD8162 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

LightSalmon3 (#CD8162)

protanopia

#acab6a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD8162;

Text Color

color: #CD8162;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD8162;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD816240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD8162;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD8162 0%, #86442a 100%);

LightSalmon3 (#CD8162) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about LightSalmon3 (#CD8162) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.