Color #CD683D Color / Colour Code #CD683D
This page shows the hex color code for color #cd683d (#CD683D). The colour is a orange tone with 59% saturation and 52% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CD683D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CD683D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 348, 18, and 48 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 18, 138, and 258 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CD683D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 18 and saturation at 59%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 18 to 63 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 18 with its complement at 198 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #CD683D
Lightness variations at hue 18 and 59% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CD683D
Design Use Cases for #CD683D
Balanced UI Color
At 59% saturation, #CD683D strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 52% lightness, #CD683D has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#CD683D sits in the orange range (hue 18). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #CD683D (hue 18) to its complement at hue 198. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 48. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cd683d, #3ca1cd);
CSS Code for #CD683D
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Colors visually similar to #CD683D based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #CD683D (#CD683D)
#CD683D is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 205 red, 104 green, and 61 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 18 degrees with 59% saturation and 52% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CD683D is 129/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 49% magenta, 70% yellow, and 20% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CD683D against white is 3.72:1 and against black is 5.64:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 5.64:1.
The complementary colour #3CA1CD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CD683D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CD3C59 and #CDB03C, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #CD683D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CD683D?
- #CD683D is Color #CD683D, a orange color (colour) with RGB(205, 104, 61), HSL(18, 59%, 52%), and CMYK(0%, 49%, 70%, 20%). Its perceived brightness is 129/255.
- Is #CD683D accessible for text?
- Against white, #CD683D has a contrast ratio of 3.72:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.64:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CD683D?
- The complementary colour is #3CA1CD (hue 198). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CD3C59 and #CDB03C. The triadic palette adds #3CCD68 and #683CCD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CD683D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cd683d; or rgb(205, 104, 61); or hsl(18, 59%, 52%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 18 59% 52%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.