Color swatch image showing #CDB7BC with RGB(205,183,188) values

#CDB7BC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDB7BC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDB7BC Color Information

#CDB7BC RGB value is (205, 183, 188). The hex color red value is 205, green is 183, and blue is 188. Its HSL format shows a hue of 346°, saturation of 18 percent, and lightness of 76 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 11 percent, 8 percent, 20 percent.

#CDB7BC color swatch
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#CDB7BC Color Meaning

Color #CDB7BC reflects restraint, emotional maturity, and softened sentiment. #CDB7BC muted rose beige (#CDB7BC) tones down vulnerability, replacing #CDB7BC with composure and thoughtful warmth. Psychologically, color #CDB7BC supports emotional regulation and calm communication. #CDB7BC helps people respond rather than react. Culturally, #CDB7BC appears in heritage interiors, editorial layouts, and understated fashion palettes. Symbolically, #CDB7BC represents acceptance, emotional intelligence, and balanced sensitivity shaped by experience.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDB7BC 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
#CDB7BC
RGB
rgb(205, 183, 188)
HSL
hsl(346°, 18%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 8%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(346°, 11%, 80%)
XYZ
51.1874 50.4769 54.6221
Yxy
50.4769 0.3275 0.3230
Hunter Lab
71.0471 2.1207 0.0709
CIE-Lab
76.3611 8.6894 0.3278

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green183 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue188 / 255 (74%)
74%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Yellow8 / 100 (8%)
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDB7BC 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

#CDB7BC 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 #CDB7BC 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
#CDB7BC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDB7BC 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

#CDB7BC

protanopia

#c3c3bb

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDB7BC;

Text Color

color: #CDB7BC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDB7BC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDB7BC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDB7BC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDB7BC 0%, #845b65 100%);

#CDB7BC Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDB7BC color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.