Color swatch image showing #CD957D with RGB(205,149,125) values

#CD957D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD957D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD957D Color Information

#CD957D RGB value is (205, 149, 125). The hex color red value is 205, green is 149, and blue is 125. Its HSL format shows a hue of 18°, saturation of 44 percent, and lightness of 65 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 39 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD957D Color Meaning

Color #CD957D conveys time-worn warmth, tactile heritage, and quiet opulence. #CD957D muted orange-brown mimics aged metal polished by generations of hands—not shiny, but luminous with memory. Psychologically, color #CD957D evokes comfort through continuity; #CD957D feels familiar without nostalgia overload. #CD957D works in furniture design, heritage packaging, and editorial photography where story matters more than trend. Unlike gold, which shouts wealth, #CD957D whispers legacy. #CD957D appears in boutique hotels, artisanal spirits, and museum exhibits that honor craft over mass production. Spiritually, #CD957D represents value earned through use—objects that gain soul with age. Use color #CD957D when your brand bridges past and present without romanticizing either.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD957D 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
#CD957D
RGB
rgb(205, 149, 125)
HSL
hsl(18°, 44%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 39%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(18°, 39%, 80%)
XYZ
39.6260 35.9547 24.2535
Yxy
35.9547 0.3969 0.3601
Hunter Lab
59.9622 3.0394 2.6326
CIE-Lab
66.4853 17.9827 20.9792

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green149 / 255 (58%)
58%
Blue125 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD957D 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

#CD957D 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 #CD957D 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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#CD957D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD957D 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

#CD957D

protanopia

#b5b483

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD957D;

Text Color

color: #CD957D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD957D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD957D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD957D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD957D 0%, #8b4f36 100%);

#CD957D Color FAQs

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