Color swatch image showing #CDAA77 with RGB(205,170,119) values

#CDAA77 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDAA77 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDAA77 Color Information

#CDAA77 RGB value is (205, 170, 119). The hex color red value is 205, green is 170, and blue is 119. Its HSL format shows a hue of 36°, saturation of 46 percent, and lightness of 64 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 42 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDAA77 Color Meaning

Color #CDAA77 signifies grounded stability, understated warmth, and calm composure. In color psychology, #CDAA77 promotes reflective thought, steady engagement, and emotional regulation. In cultures and history, color #CDAA77 is used in textiles, architectural finishes, and decorative art, symbolizing resilience, harmony, and practical elegance. From a spiritual perspective, color #CDAA77 embodies mindful awareness, deliberate reflection, and balanced grounding. #CDAA77 encourages thoughtful observation and steady action.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDAA77 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
#CDAA77
RGB
rgb(205, 170, 119)
HSL
hsl(36°, 46%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 42%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(36°, 42%, 80%)
XYZ
42.8813 43.0605 23.5042
Yxy
43.0605 0.3918 0.3934
Hunter Lab
65.6205 1.1918 4.5224
CIE-Lab
71.5960 5.9144 31.0524

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green170 / 255 (67%)
67%
Blue119 / 255 (47%)
47%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow42 / 100 (42%)
42%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDAA77 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

#CDAA77 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 #CDAA77 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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#CDAA77

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDAA77 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

#CDAA77

protanopia

#bebe83

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDAA77;

Text Color

color: #CDAA77;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDAA77;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDAA7740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDAA77;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDAA77 0%, #8a6833 100%);

#CDAA77 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDAA77 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.