Color swatch image showing #CBA140 with RGB(203,161,64) values
Color swatch image showing #CBA140 with RGB(203,161,64) values

#CBA140 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CBA140 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CBA140 Color Information

#CBA140 RGB value is (203, 161, 64). The hex color red value is 203, green is 161, and blue is 64. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 57 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 21 percent, 68 percent, 20 percent.

#CBA140 color swatch
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#CBA140 Color Meaning

Color #CBA140 conveys luxury, prosperity, and subtle sophistication. #CBA140 warm, metallic gold color #CBA140 evokes sunlight, refined surfaces, and ceremonial grandeur. Psychologically, #CBA140 enhances confidence, optimism, and a sense of achievement, inspiring motivation and goal-oriented thinking. Culturally, color #CBA140 is prevalent in decoration, jewelry, and traditional ceremonial attire, symbolizing abundance, status, and elegance. Spiritually, #CBA140 channels illumination, vitality, and elevated awareness, supporting clarity of purpose, manifestation, and energetic abundance. Its radiant yet soft hue balances richness with grounded refinement.

Color Conversion

Convert #CBA140 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
#CBA140
RGB
rgb(203, 161, 64)
HSL
hsl(42°, 57%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 21%, 68%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(42°, 68%, 80%)
XYZ
38.2989 38.5564 10.2741
Yxy
38.5564 0.4396 0.4425
Hunter Lab
62.0938 0.9538 5.8032
CIE-Lab
68.4287 5.3887 54.5145

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red203 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green161 / 255 (63%)
63%
Blue64 / 255 (25%)
25%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CBA140 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

#CBA140 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 #CBA140 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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#CBA140

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CBA140 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

#CBA140

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CBA140;

Text Color

color: #CBA140;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CBA140;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CBA14040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CBA140;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CBA140 0%, #7b6022 100%);

#CBA140 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CBA140 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.