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#CDBE55 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDBE55 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDBE55 Color Information

#CDBE55 RGB value is (205, 190, 85). The hex color red value is 205, green is 190, and blue is 85. Its HSL format shows a hue of 53°, saturation of 55 percent, and lightness of57 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 59 percent, 20percent.

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#CDBE55 Color Meaning

color #CDBE55 reflects prestige, optimism, and practical elegance. #CDBE55 muted yellow gold suggests grounded wealth, creative inspiration, and moderate energy, avoiding the harshness of vivid metallic tones. Psychologically, Color #CDBE55 promotes confidence, intellectual stimulation, and subtle motivation. Culturally, color #CDBE55 draws associations with success, prosperity, and ceremonial importance. In Western art and fashion, #CDBE55 signifies classic luxury; in Eastern traditions, #CDBE55 symbolizes abundance, growth, and sacred value. Fengshui interprets #CDBE55 as a stabilizing element that enhances wealth and career energy when placed strategically in workspaces. Spiritually, color #CDBE55 corresponds to the Solar Plexus chakra, reinforcing personal power, determination, and clear decision-making. #CDBE55 is a medium-dark yellow shade, combining warmth and grounded energy. Designers and architects often use #CDBE55 in interiors, branding, and artwork to convey subtle opulence without overwhelming visual senses.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDBE55 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
#CDBE55
RGB
rgb(205, 190, 85)
HSL
hsl(53°, 55%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 59%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(53°, 59%, 80%)
XYZ
45.2300 50.4619 15.9506
Yxy
50.4619 0.4051 0.4520
Hunter Lab
71.0365 -1.8046 8.1647
CIE-Lab
76.3519 -7.7080 53.7963

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green190 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue85 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDBE55 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

#CDBE55 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 #CDBE55 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+)

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 #CDBE55 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDBE55;

Text Color

color: #CDBE55;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDBE55;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDBE5540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDBE55;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDBE55 0%, #847926 100%);

#CDBE55 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDBE55 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.