#CDB36D Color Meaning and Information

#CDB36D Color Information

#CDB36D RGB value is (205, 179, 109). The hex color red value is 205, green is 179, and blue is 109. Its HSL format shows a hue of 44°, saturation of 49 percent, and lightness of62 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 13 percent, 47 percent, 20percent.

#CDB36D

rgb(205, 179, 109)

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#CDB36D Color Meaning

Color #CDB36D signifies grounded warmth, natural stability, and subtle vitality. Its muted golden-brown tone evokes autumn fields and soft sunlight. Psychologically, color #CDB36D promotes calm focus, emotional balance, and reflective thought. In design, color #CDB36D works well in earthy, natural, or muted palettes, adding depth and warmth without overwhelming. Symbolically, #CDB36D embodies resilience, understated elegance, and grounded energy. Spiritually, color #CDB36D fosters mindful grounding, steady awareness, and inner composure. Across cultures, #CDB36D resonates with harvest symbolism, natural materials, and tranquil aesthetics.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDB36D 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

#CDB36D

RGB

rgb(205, 179, 109)

HSL

hsl(44°, 49%, 62%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 13%, 47%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(44°, 47%, 80%)

XYZ

44.0573 46.3235 21.0873

Yxy

46.3235 0.3952 0.4156

Hunter Lab

68.0614 0.0178 5.8883

CIE-Lab

73.7549 0.0826 39.0366

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green179 / 255 (70%)

70%

Blue109 / 255 (43%)

43%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Yellow47 / 100 (47%)

47%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CDB36D 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

#CDB36D 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 #CDB36D 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:#CDB36D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.05:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.05:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.05:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDB36D 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

#CDB36D

protanopia

#c2c27e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDB36D;

Text Color

color: #CDB36D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDB36D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDB36D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDB36D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDB36D 0%, #89712f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CDB36D in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.