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#CD9559 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD9559 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD9559 Color Information

#CD9559 RGB value is (205, 149, 89). The hex color red value is 205, green is 149, and blue is 89. Its HSL format shows a hue of 31°, saturation of 54 percent, and lightness of58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 57 percent, 20percent.

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#CD9559 Color Meaning

Color #CD9559 signifies warm hospitality, earthy vitality, and spiced abundance. #CD9559 rich, reddish-orange evokes sun-baked clay, saffron, and autumn harvests, suggesting generosity, robust health, and artisanal warmth. Psychologically, color #CD9559 is invigorating and welcoming, stimulating appetite, conversation, and a sense of hearty, shared well-being. #CD9559 blends the energy of orange with a grounding, earthy red, creating a feeling of energetic stability and approachable luxury. #CD9559 color feels both exotic and fundamentally comforting. Symbolically, color #CD9559 represents the hearth, the shared meal, and creativity expressed through traditional craft and cuisine. #CD9559 is the color of a bustling market or a hand-woven carpet. Culturally, #CD9559 is deeply embedded in the artistic and culinary heritage of the region, appearing in pottery, miniature paintings, and festive settings. Color #CD9559 acts as a visual ambassador for a culture renowned for its hospitality, intricate artistry, and vibrant, sensory-rich daily life.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD9559 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
#CD9559
RGB
rgb(205, 149, 89)
HSL
hsl(31°, 54%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 57%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(31°, 57%, 80%)
XYZ
37.7275 35.1953 14.2561
Yxy
35.1953 0.4328 0.4037
Hunter Lab
59.3256 2.3581 4.2082
CIE-Lab
65.9004 14.4406 39.6505

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green149 / 255 (58%)
58%
Blue89 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow57 / 100 (57%)
57%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD9559 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

#CD9559 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 #CD9559 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 AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD9559 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD9559;

Text Color

color: #CD9559;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD9559;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD955940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD9559;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD9559 0%, #855828 100%);

#CD9559 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD9559 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.