#CDB37F Color Meaning and Information

#CDB37F Color Information

#CDB37F RGB value is (205, 179, 127). The hex color red value is 205, green is 179, and blue is 127. Its HSL format shows a hue of 40°, saturation of 44 percent, and lightness of 65 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 13 percent, 38 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDB37F Color Meaning

Color #CDB37F signifies grounded elegance, subtle warmth, and natural sophistication. Its soft beige tone evokes sandy landscapes and refined textures. Psychologically, color #CDB37F promotes calmness, stability, and thoughtful observation. In design, color #CDB37F harmonizes with earth tones, muted greens, and soft whites, providing a versatile, sophisticated base. Symbolically, #CDB37F embodies subtle refinement, patience, and understated luxury. Spiritually, color #CDB37F fosters grounded mindfulness, balance, and introspective clarity. Across cultures, #CDB37F resonates with classic interiors, natural materials, and timeless elegance.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDB37F 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

#CDB37F

RGB

rgb(205, 179, 127)

HSL

hsl(40°, 44%, 65%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 13%, 38%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(40°, 38%, 80%)

XYZ

45.1277 46.7516 26.7242

Yxy

46.7516 0.3805 0.3942

Hunter Lab

68.3751 0.4397 4.8733

CIE-Lab

74.0306 2.0031 30.0040

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green179 / 255 (70%)

70%

Blue127 / 255 (50%)

50%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Yellow38 / 100 (38%)

38%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CDB37F 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

#CDB37F 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 #CDB37F 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:#CDB37F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.03:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.03:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.03:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDB37F 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

#CDB37F

protanopia

#c2c28c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDB37F;

Text Color

color: #CDB37F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDB37F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDB37F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDB37F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDB37F 0%, #8b6e36 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CDB37F in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.