#CD957A Color Meaning and Information

#CD957A Color Information

#CD957A RGB value is (205, 149, 122). The hex color red value is 205, green is 149, and blue is 122. Its HSL format shows a hue of 20°, saturation of 45 percent, and lightness of 64 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 40 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD957A Color Meaning

Color #CD957A conveys time-worn warmth, tactile heritage, and quiet opulence. #CD957A muted orange-brown mimics aged metal polished by generations of hands—not shiny, but luminous with memory. Psychologically, color #CD957A evokes comfort through continuity; #CD957A feels familiar without nostalgia overload. #CD957A works in furniture design, heritage packaging, and editorial photography where story matters more than trend. Unlike gold, which shouts wealth, #CD957A whispers legacy. #CD957A appears in boutique hotels, artisanal spirits, and museum exhibits that honor craft over mass production. Spiritually, #CD957A represents value earned through use—objects that gain soul with age. Use color #CD957A when your brand bridges past and present without romanticizing either.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD957A 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

#CD957A

RGB

rgb(205, 149, 122)

HSL

hsl(20°, 45%, 64%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 27%, 40%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(20°, 40%, 80%)

XYZ

39.4371 35.8792 23.2592

Yxy

35.8792 0.4001 0.3640

Hunter Lab

59.8992 2.9710 2.7909

CIE-Lab

66.4275 17.6376 22.5595

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green149 / 255 (58%)

58%

Blue122 / 255 (48%)

48%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Yellow40 / 100 (40%)

40%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CD957A 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

#CD957A 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 #CD957A 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:#CD957A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.57:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.57:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.57:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD957A 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

#CD957A

protanopia

#b5b481

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD957A;

Text Color

color: #CD957A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD957A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD957A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD957A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD957A 0%, #895134 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CD957A in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.