Color swatch image showing #CD9511 with RGB(205,149,17) values

#CD9511 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD9511 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD9511 Color Information

#CD9511 RGB value is (205, 149, 17). The hex color red value is 205, green is 149, and blue is 17. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 85 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 92 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD9511 Color Meaning

Color #CD9511 signifies mature wealth, established authority, and seasoned prestige. #CD9511 deeper, more orange-toned gold resembles old coinage, oak leaves in autumn, and aged varnish. Psychologically, color #CD9511 evokes a sense of established institutions, long-held traditions, and authority that has been tested by time. #CD9511 culturally references historical finance, military braiding, and the patina on classical artwork. Spiritually, #CD9511 color represents the foundation of legacy, the weight of responsibility, and wisdom that carries the marks of age, acting as a symbol for enduring and respected achievement.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD9511 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
#CD9511
RGB
rgb(205, 149, 17)
HSL
hsl(42°, 85%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 92%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(42°, 92%, 80%)
XYZ
36.0255 34.5145 5.2935
Yxy
34.5145 0.4751 0.4551
Hunter Lab
58.7490 1.7590 5.5910
CIE-Lab
65.3689 11.1207 67.2965

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green149 / 255 (58%)
58%
Blue17 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow92 / 100 (92%)
92%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD9511 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

#CD9511 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 #CD9511 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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#CD9511

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD9511 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

#CD9511

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD9511;

Text Color

color: #CD9511;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD9511;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD951140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD9511;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD9511 0%, #7c5a0a 100%);

#CD9511 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD9511 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.