Information about #CD6A18 color

#CD6A18 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #CD6A18 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(205, 106, 24) (80.4% red, 41.6% green, 9.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 39 / 71 / 20 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A energetic, saturated orange, #CD6A18 sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Chocolate (#D2691E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Alloy Orange (#C46210) and Metallic Orange (#DA680F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(205, 106, 24)), which gives #CD6A18 its character. If you plan to put text on a #CD6A18 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. #CD6A18 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#CD6A18 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#CD6A18 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #CD6A18

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Chocolate color link
Chocolate

#D2691E

Alloy Orange color link
Alloy Orange

#C46210

Ochre color link
Ochre

#CC7722

Rich Bronze color link
Rich Bronze

#C77D1C

Red Fox color link
Red Fox

#C35817

Gold Ochre color link
Gold Ochre

#C77826

Gold Brown color link
Gold Brown

#CB7E1F

Dirty Orange color link
Dirty Orange

#C87606

Rusty Orange color link
Rusty Orange

#CD5909

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#CD6A18
  • RGB205, 106, 24
  • CMYK0, 39, 71, 20
  • CSSrgb(205, 106, 24)
  • HSL27°, 79%, 45%
  • HSL Precise27.182°, 79.039%, 44.902%
  • HSV27°, 88%, 80%
  • HSB27°, 88%, 80%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.804
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.094
  • GLSLvec3(0.804, 0.416, 0.094)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.804, 0.416, 0.094, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.804, 0.416, 0.094)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB80.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9.4%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDCD6A18
  • DECIMAL ID13462040
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01