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#CBA11E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CBA11E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CBA11E Color Information

#CBA11E RGB value is (203, 161, 30). The hex color red value is 203, green is 161, and blue is 30. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 74 percent, and lightness of46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 21 percent, 85 percent, 20percent.

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#CBA11E Color Meaning

Color #CBA11E signifies grounded warmth, earthy energy, and subtle boldness. Its golden-yellow tone with earthy undertones evokes spice, vitality, and grounded creativity. Psychologically, color #CBA11E enhances confidence, practical thinking, and steady enthusiasm. In design, color #CBA11E complements neutral, warm, and autumn-inspired palettes, adding depth and visual interest. Symbolically, #CBA11E embodies grounded strength, nourishment, and creative resourcefulness. Spiritually, color #CBA11E encourages personal grounding, focused energy, and intentional action. Across cultures, #CBA11E is associated with spice, harvest, and enduring warmth in both art and tradition.

Color Conversion

Convert #CBA11E 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
#CBA11E
RGB
rgb(203, 161, 30)
HSL
hsl(45°, 74%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 21%, 85%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(45°, 85%, 80%)
XYZ
37.6078 38.2800 6.6349
Yxy
38.2800 0.4557 0.4639
Hunter Lab
61.8708 0.7040 6.3912
CIE-Lab
68.2265 4.0257 66.5155

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red203 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green161 / 255 (63%)
63%
Blue30 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Yellow85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CBA11E 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

#CBA11E 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 #CBA11E 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CBA11E 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CBA11E;

Text Color

color: #CBA11E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CBA11E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CBA11E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CBA11E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CBA11E 0%, #796012 100%);

#CBA11E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CBA11E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.