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#CD8518 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD8518 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD8518 Color Information

#CD8518 RGB value is (205, 133, 24). The hex color red value is 205, green is 133, and blue is 24. Its HSL format shows a hue of 36°, saturation of 79 percent, and lightness of45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 35 percent, 88 percent, 20percent.

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#CD8518 Color Meaning

color #CD8518 anchors itself in earth, fire, and human ritual. #CD8518 warm, mineral-rich orange-brown has adorned cave walls since prehistoric times, linking modern observers to primal creativity and survival. Unlike synthetic oranges, Color #CD8518 carries the weight of sediment and sunbaked clay—suggesting endurance, nourishment, and grounded energy. Color #CD8518 appeals to audiences seeking authenticity over trend. Neuroaesthetic studies indicate that earth tones like Color #CD8518 activate regions of the brain associated with memory and sensory recall. Its moderate saturation avoids visual aggression while stimulating alertness—ideal for educational or artisanal contexts. Designers use Color #CD8518 to convey craftsmanship, heritage, and organic integrity, especially when paired with textured materials. Symbolically, Color #CD8518 straddles the boundary between vitality and decay. #CD8518 references autumn harvests, desert landscapes, and ritual pigments used in burial and blessing. #CD8518 doesn’t shout; #CD8518 resonates. In branding, Color #CD8518 signals sustainability without naivety—offering warmth that’s tempered by time, not fleeting enthusiasm. Color #CD8518 isn’t trendy—#CD8518’s timeless.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD8518 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
#CD8518
RGB
rgb(205, 133, 24)
HSL
hsl(36°, 79%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 35%, 88%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(36°, 88%, 80%)
XYZ
33.7292 29.8201 4.8423
Yxy
29.8201 0.4932 0.4360
Hunter Lab
54.6078 2.7345 4.4468
CIE-Lab
61.4987 19.9452 62.7597

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green133 / 255 (52%)
52%
Blue24 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Yellow88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD8518 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

#CD8518 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 #CD8518 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+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD8518 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

#CD8518

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD8518;

Text Color

color: #CD8518;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD8518;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD851840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD8518;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD8518 0%, #7a4f0e 100%);

#CD8518 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD8518 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.