Red Orpiment Color – #cd6d57: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Red Orpiment color hex code is #cd6d57, and it is composed of 80% red, 43% green and 34% blue.
Red Orpiment is a light, muted, and warm color at 58% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.55:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Red Orpiment color (#cd6d57) against dark backgrounds.

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Red Orpiment Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Red Orpiment, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cd6d57 |
| RGB | rgb(205,109,87) |
| HSL | hsl(11,54.1%,57.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 47, 58, 20 |
| HSV | 11, 58, 80 |
| RGB % | 80, 43, 34 |
| XYZ | 32.4, 24.6, 12.1 |
| LAB | 56.7, 36, 29.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 58% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.55 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.92 (passes WCAG AA) |
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