#CD8C7D Color Meaning and Information

#CD8C7D Color Information

#CD8C7D RGB value is (205, 140, 125). The hex color red value is 205, green is 140, and blue is 125. Its HSL format shows a hue of 11°, saturation of 44 percent, and lightness of65 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 32 percent, 39 percent, 20percent.

#CD8C7D

rgb(205, 140, 125)

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#CD8C7D Color Meaning

color #CD8C7D conveys time-worn warmth, tactile heritage, and quiet opulence. #CD8C7D muted orange-brown mimics aged metal polished by generations of hands—not shiny, but luminous with memory. Psychologically, Color #CD8C7D evokes comfort through continuity; #CD8C7D feels familiar without nostalgia overload. #CD8C7D works in furniture design, heritage packaging, and editorial photography where story matters more than trend. Unlike gold, which shouts wealth, #CD8C7D whispers legacy. #CD8C7D appears in boutique hotels, artisanal spirits, and museum exhibits that honor craft over mass production. Spiritually, #CD8C7D represents value earned through use—objects that gain soul with age. Use color #CD8C7D when your brand bridges past and present without romanticizing either.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD8C7D 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

#CD8C7D

RGB

rgb(205, 140, 125)

HSL

hsl(11°, 44%, 65%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 32%, 39%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(11°, 39%, 80%)

XYZ

38.2566 33.2160 23.7970

Yxy

33.2160 0.4016 0.3487

Hunter Lab

57.6333 3.5824 2.1013

CIE-Lab

64.3354 22.8963 18.0379

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green140 / 255 (55%)

55%

Blue125 / 255 (49%)

49%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta32 / 100 (32%)

32%

Yellow39 / 100 (39%)

39%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CD8C7D 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

#CD8C7D 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 #CD8C7D 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:#CD8C7D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.75:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.75:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.75:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD8C7D 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

#CD8C7D

protanopia

#b1b081

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD8C7D;

Text Color

color: #CD8C7D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD8C7D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD8C7D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD8C7D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD8C7D 0%, #8b4536 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CD8C7D in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.