#CBA116 Color Meaning and Information

#CBA116 Color Information

#CBA116 RGB value is (203, 161, 22). The hex color red value is 203, green is 161, and blue is 22. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 80 percent, and lightness of44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 21 percent, 89 percent, 20percent.

#CBA116

rgb(203, 161, 22)

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#CBA116 Color Meaning

Color #CBA116 signifies grounded warmth, earthy energy, and subtle boldness. Its golden-yellow tone with earthy undertones evokes spice, vitality, and grounded creativity. Psychologically, color #CBA116 enhances confidence, practical thinking, and steady enthusiasm. In design, color #CBA116 complements neutral, warm, and autumn-inspired palettes, adding depth and visual interest. Symbolically, #CBA116 embodies grounded strength, nourishment, and creative resourcefulness. Spiritually, color #CBA116 encourages personal grounding, focused energy, and intentional action. Across cultures, #CBA116 is associated with spice, harvest, and enduring warmth in both art and tradition.

Color Conversion

Convert #CBA116 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

#CBA116

RGB

rgb(203, 161, 22)

HSL

hsl(46°, 80%, 44%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 21%, 89%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(46°, 89%, 80%)

XYZ

37.5183 38.2442 6.1635

Yxy

38.2442 0.4580 0.4668

Hunter Lab

61.8419 0.6717 6.4670

CIE-Lab

68.2002 3.8475 68.3802

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red203 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green161 / 255 (63%)

63%

Blue22 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta21 / 100 (21%)

21%

Yellow89 / 100 (89%)

89%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CBA116 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

#CBA116 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 #CBA116 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#CBA116

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.43:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.43:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.43:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CBA116 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

#CBA116

protanopia

#b9b838

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CBA116;

Text Color

color: #CBA116;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CBA116;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CBA11640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CBA116;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CBA116 0%, #79600d 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CBA116 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.