Color swatch image showing #CDBE6B with RGB(205,190,107) values

#CDBE6B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDBE6B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDBE6B Color Information

#CDBE6B RGB value is (205, 190, 107). The hex color red value is 205, green is 190, and blue is 107. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 49 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 48 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDBE6B Color Meaning

Color #CDBE6B signifies grounded warmth, natural stability, and subtle vitality. Its muted golden-brown tone evokes autumn fields and soft sunlight. Psychologically, color #CDBE6B promotes calm focus, emotional balance, and reflective thought. In design, color #CDBE6B works well in earthy, natural, or muted palettes, adding depth and warmth without overwhelming. Symbolically, #CDBE6B embodies resilience, understated elegance, and grounded energy. Spiritually, color #CDBE6B fosters mindful grounding, steady awareness, and inner composure. Across cultures, #CDBE6B resonates with harvest symbolism, natural materials, and tranquil aesthetics.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDBE6B 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
#CDBE6B
RGB
rgb(205, 190, 107)
HSL
hsl(51°, 49%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 48%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 48%, 80%)
XYZ
46.2441 50.8676 21.2910
Yxy
50.8676 0.3906 0.4296
Hunter Lab
71.3215 -1.3951 7.1676
CIE-Lab
76.5987 -5.8758 43.5682

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green190 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue107 / 255 (42%)
42%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow48 / 100 (48%)
48%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDBE6B 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

#CDBE6B 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 #CDBE6B 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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#CDBE6B

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 #CDBE6B 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

#CDBE6B

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDBE6B;

Text Color

color: #CDBE6B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDBE6B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDBE6B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDBE6B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDBE6B 0%, #877a2e 100%);

#CDBE6B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDBE6B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.