Color swatch image showing #CDB38E with RGB(205,179,142) values

#CDB38E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDB38E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDB38E Color Information

#CDB38E RGB value is (205, 179, 142). The hex color red value is 205, green is 179, and blue is 142. Its HSL format shows a hue of 35°, saturation of 39 percent, and lightness of 68 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 13 percent, 31 percent, 20 percent.

#CDB38E color swatch
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#CDB38E Color Meaning

Color #CDB38E steps further into earth pigment territory, evoking weathered sandstone, unbleached linen, and desert twilight. Color #CDB38E serves as a bridge between neutral and warm brown, offering depth without heaviness. Its muted richness makes #CDB38E ideal for grounding palettes that reject both monochrome sterility and overt earthiness. Psychologically, color #CDB38E induces calm through familiarity. Humans are attuned to mid-tone earth hues from evolutionary exposure to soil, rock, and shelter. #CDB38E shade triggers a mild parasympathetic response—lowering heart rate slightly and encouraging presence. #CDB38E’s particularly effective in wellness, hospitality, and residential design where “quiet luxury” is the goal. Historically, pigments like color #CDB38E were derived from natural clays rich in iron oxide. Their stability made them staples in frescoes, pottery, and early paints. Today, its digital form carries that legacy into sustainable design—where “warm neutrals” are coded as eco-conscious by virtue of their organic reference. But its power lies in restraint: #CDB38E never pretends to be bold. Design-wise, color #CDB38E excels as a base for layered textures. #CDB38E allows wood grains, woven fibers, and stone surfaces to shine because #CDB38E doesn’t compete. In branding, #CDB38E signals maturity—ideal for heritage labels, artisan goods, or services emphasizing craftsmanship over speed. #CDB38E’s the color of slow attention.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDB38E 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
#CDB38E
RGB
rgb(205, 179, 142)
HSL
hsl(35°, 39%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 31%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(35°, 31%, 80%)
XYZ
46.1794 47.1723 32.2624
Yxy
47.1723 0.3676 0.3755
Hunter Lab
68.6821 0.8579 3.8667
CIE-Lab
74.2999 3.8496 22.3550

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Blue142 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDB38E 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

#CDB38E 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 #CDB38E 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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UI Components

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Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDB38E 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

#CDB38E

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDB38E;

Text Color

color: #CDB38E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDB38E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDB38E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDB38E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDB38E 0%, #8c6b3d 100%);

#CDB38E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDB38E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.