#CD9516 Color Meaning and Information

#CD9516 Color Information

#CD9516 RGB value is (205, 149, 22). The hex color red value is 205, green is 149, and blue is 22. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 81 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 89 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD9516 Color Meaning

Color #CD9516 signifies mature wealth, established authority, and seasoned prestige. #CD9516 deeper, more orange-toned gold resembles old coinage, oak leaves in autumn, and aged varnish. Psychologically, color #CD9516 evokes a sense of established institutions, long-held traditions, and authority that has been tested by time. #CD9516 culturally references historical finance, military braiding, and the patina on classical artwork. Spiritually, #CD9516 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 #CD9516 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

#CD9516

RGB

rgb(205, 149, 22)

HSL

hsl(42°, 81%, 45%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 27%, 89%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(42°, 89%, 80%)

XYZ

36.0691 34.5320 5.5233

Yxy

34.5320 0.4738 0.4536

Hunter Lab

58.7639 1.7742 5.5559

CIE-Lab

65.3826 11.2076 66.2787

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green149 / 255 (58%)

58%

Blue22 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Yellow89 / 100 (89%)

89%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CD9516 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

#CD9516 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 #CD9516 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:#CD9516

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 #CD9516 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

#CD9516

protanopia

#b5b435

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD9516;

Text Color

color: #CD9516;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD9516;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD951640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD9516;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD9516 0%, #7c5b0d 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CD9516 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.