#CD9581 Color Meaning and Information

#CD9581 Color Information

#CD9581 RGB value is (205, 149, 129). The hex color red value is 205, green is 149, and blue is 129. Its HSL format shows a hue of 16°, saturation of 43 percent, and lightness of 65 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 37 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD9581 Color Meaning

Color #CD9581 conveys time-worn warmth, tactile heritage, and quiet opulence. #CD9581 muted orange-brown mimics aged metal polished by generations of hands—not shiny, but luminous with memory. Psychologically, color #CD9581 evokes comfort through continuity; #CD9581 feels familiar without nostalgia overload. #CD9581 works in furniture design, heritage packaging, and editorial photography where story matters more than trend. Unlike gold, which shouts wealth, #CD9581 whispers legacy. #CD9581 appears in boutique hotels, artisanal spirits, and museum exhibits that honor craft over mass production. Spiritually, #CD9581 represents value earned through use—objects that gain soul with age. Use color #CD9581 when your brand bridges past and present without romanticizing either.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD9581 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

#CD9581

RGB

rgb(205, 149, 129)

HSL

hsl(16°, 43%, 65%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 27%, 37%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(16°, 37%, 80%)

XYZ

39.8867 36.0590 25.6267

Yxy

36.0590 0.3927 0.3550

Hunter Lab

60.0491 3.1340 2.4134

CIE-Lab

66.5650 18.4568 18.8703

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green149 / 255 (58%)

58%

Blue129 / 255 (51%)

51%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Yellow37 / 100 (37%)

37%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CD9581 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

#CD9581 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 #CD9581 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:#CD9581

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 #CD9581 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

#CD9581

protanopia

#b5b486

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD9581;

Text Color

color: #CD9581;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD9581;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD958140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD9581;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD9581 0%, #8a4d37 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CD9581 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.