orangered 3

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CD3700?

RGB(205, 55, 0), HSL(16.1, 100.0%, 40.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 73.2%, 100.0%, 19.6%).

Q: Does #CD3700 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.07:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

#CD3700

X11 color

Orangered 3 (#CD3700) is a deeper X11 OrangeRed — a rich red-orange with increased depth that shifts the hue toward brick-red while retaining visible orange warmth. This intensity level evokes fire brick, sun-dried terracotta, and dried chili peppers. It works well in Mediterranean food branding, hot sauce packaging, and earthy-warm design systems.

Color Values

HEX

#CD3700

RGB

205, 55, 0

HSL

16.1, 100.0%, 40.2%

HSV

16.1, 100.0%, 80.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 73.2%, 100.0%, 19.6%

OKLCH

0.5614 0.1935 35.7

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: orangered 3

Color Psychology

True orange embodies enthusiasm, creativity, and adventure. It stimulates mental activity and social interaction, making it a favorite in creative industries. Orange is highly visible and conveys confidence without the aggression of red, bridging warmth and energy.

Design Usage

Medium orange excels in CTAs, pricing highlights, and gamification elements where excitement is desired. Tech companies and SaaS products use it to differentiate from the dominant blue of their competitors. It requires careful contrast checking since mid-range orange can fail WCAG on light backgrounds.