Color swatch image showing #CD9509 with RGB(205,149,9) values

#CD9509 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD9509 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD9509 Color Information

#CD9509 RGB value is (205, 149, 9). The hex color red value is 205, green is 149, and blue is 9. Its HSL format shows a hue of 43°, saturation of 92 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 96 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD9509 Color Meaning

Color #CD9509 signifies mature wealth, established authority, and seasoned prestige. #CD9509 deeper, more orange-toned gold resembles old coinage, oak leaves in autumn, and aged varnish. Psychologically, color #CD9509 evokes a sense of established institutions, long-held traditions, and authority that has been tested by time. #CD9509 culturally references historical finance, military braiding, and the patina on classical artwork. Spiritually, #CD9509 color represents the foundation of legacy, the weight of responsibility, and wisdom that carries the marks of age, acting as a symbol for enduring and respected achievement.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD9509 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
#CD9509
RGB
rgb(205, 149, 9)
HSL
hsl(43°, 92%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 96%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(43°, 96%, 80%)
XYZ
35.9736 34.4938 5.0204
Yxy
34.4938 0.4765 0.4569
Hunter Lab
58.7314 1.7409 5.6327
CIE-Lab
65.3526 11.0172 68.5461

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green149 / 255 (58%)
58%
Blue9 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD9509 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

#CD9509 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 #CD9509 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+)

2.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD9509 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: #CD9509;

Text Color

color: #CD9509;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD9509;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD950940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD9509;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD9509 0%, #7b5a05 100%);

#CD9509 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD9509 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.