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#CDBE59 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDBE59 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDBE59 Color Information

#CDBE59 RGB value is (205, 190, 89). The hex color red value is 205, green is 190, and blue is 89. Its HSL format shows a hue of 52°, saturation of 54 percent, and lightness of58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 57 percent, 20percent.

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#CDBE59 Color Meaning

color #CDBE59 reflects prestige, optimism, and practical elegance. #CDBE59 muted yellow gold suggests grounded wealth, creative inspiration, and moderate energy, avoiding the harshness of vivid metallic tones. Psychologically, Color #CDBE59 promotes confidence, intellectual stimulation, and subtle motivation. Culturally, color #CDBE59 draws associations with success, prosperity, and ceremonial importance. In Western art and fashion, #CDBE59 signifies classic luxury; in Eastern traditions, #CDBE59 symbolizes abundance, growth, and sacred value. Fengshui interprets #CDBE59 as a stabilizing element that enhances wealth and career energy when placed strategically in workspaces. Spiritually, color #CDBE59 corresponds to the Solar Plexus chakra, reinforcing personal power, determination, and clear decision-making. #CDBE59 is a medium-dark yellow shade, combining warmth and grounded energy. Designers and architects often use #CDBE59 in interiors, branding, and artwork to convey subtle opulence without overwhelming visual senses.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDBE59 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
#CDBE59
RGB
rgb(205, 190, 89)
HSL
hsl(52°, 54%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 57%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(52°, 57%, 80%)
XYZ
45.3935 50.5273 16.8114
Yxy
50.5273 0.4027 0.4482
Hunter Lab
71.0826 -1.7388 8.0046
CIE-Lab
76.3918 -7.4101 52.0015

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green190 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue89 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow57 / 100 (57%)
57%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDBE59 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

#CDBE59 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 #CDBE59 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 #CDBE59 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: #CDBE59;

Text Color

color: #CDBE59;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDBE59;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDBE5940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDBE59;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDBE59 0%, #857928 100%);

#CDBE59 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDBE59 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.