Color swatch image showing #CDBE69 with RGB(205,190,105) values

#CDBE69 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDBE69 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDBE69 Color Information

#CDBE69 RGB value is (205, 190, 105). The hex color red value is 205, green is 190, and blue is 105. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 50 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 49 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDBE69 Color Meaning

Color #CDBE69 signifies grounded warmth, natural stability, and subtle vitality. Its muted golden-brown tone evokes autumn fields and soft sunlight. Psychologically, color #CDBE69 promotes calm focus, emotional balance, and reflective thought. In design, color #CDBE69 works well in earthy, natural, or muted palettes, adding depth and warmth without overwhelming. Symbolically, #CDBE69 embodies resilience, understated elegance, and grounded energy. Spiritually, color #CDBE69 fosters mindful grounding, steady awareness, and inner composure. Across cultures, #CDBE69 resonates with harvest symbolism, natural materials, and tranquil aesthetics.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDBE69 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
#CDBE69
RGB
rgb(205, 190, 105)
HSL
hsl(51°, 50%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 49%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 49%, 80%)
XYZ
46.1401 50.8260 20.7432
Yxy
50.8260 0.3920 0.4318
Hunter Lab
71.2924 -1.4373 7.2703
CIE-Lab
76.5735 -6.0621 44.5290

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green190 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue105 / 255 (41%)
41%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDBE69 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

#CDBE69 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 #CDBE69 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+)

1.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDBE69 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

#CDBE69

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDBE69;

Text Color

color: #CDBE69;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDBE69;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDBE6940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDBE69;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDBE69 0%, #887a2d 100%);

#CDBE69 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDBE69 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.