Color swatch image showing #CDAA81 with RGB(205,170,129) values

#CDAA81 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDAA81 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDAA81 Color Information

#CDAA81 RGB value is (205, 170, 129). The hex color red value is 205, green is 170, and blue is 129. Its HSL format shows a hue of 32°, saturation of 43 percent, and lightness of 65 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 37 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDAA81 Color Meaning

Color #CDAA81 signifies grounded stability, understated warmth, and calm composure. In color psychology, #CDAA81 promotes reflective thought, steady engagement, and emotional regulation. In cultures and history, color #CDAA81 is used in textiles, architectural finishes, and decorative art, symbolizing resilience, harmony, and practical elegance. From a spiritual perspective, color #CDAA81 embodies mindful awareness, deliberate reflection, and balanced grounding. #CDAA81 encourages thoughtful observation and steady action.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDAA81 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
#CDAA81
RGB
rgb(205, 170, 129)
HSL
hsl(32°, 43%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 37%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(32°, 37%, 80%)
XYZ
43.5140 43.3136 26.8358
Yxy
43.3136 0.3828 0.3811
Hunter Lab
65.8131 1.4353 3.9429
CIE-Lab
71.7673 7.0530 25.9275

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green170 / 255 (67%)
67%
Blue129 / 255 (51%)
51%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDAA81 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

#CDAA81 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 #CDAA81 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.

#FFFFFF
#CDAA81

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDAA81 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

#CDAA81

protanopia

#bebe8b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDAA81;

Text Color

color: #CDAA81;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDAA81;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDAA8140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDAA81;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDAA81 0%, #8a6337 100%);

#CDAA81 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDAA81 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.