Color swatch image showing #CDBE72 with RGB(205,190,114) values

#CDBE72 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDBE72 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDBE72 Color Information

#CDBE72 RGB value is (205, 190, 114). The hex color red value is 205, green is 190, and blue is 114. Its HSL format shows a hue of 50°, saturation of 48 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 44 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDBE72 Color Meaning

Color #CDBE72 signifies grounded warmth, natural stability, and subtle vitality. Its muted golden-brown tone evokes autumn fields and soft sunlight. Psychologically, color #CDBE72 promotes calm focus, emotional balance, and reflective thought. In design, color #CDBE72 works well in earthy, natural, or muted palettes, adding depth and warmth without overwhelming. Symbolically, #CDBE72 embodies resilience, understated elegance, and grounded energy. Spiritually, color #CDBE72 fosters mindful grounding, steady awareness, and inner composure. Across cultures, #CDBE72 resonates with harvest symbolism, natural materials, and tranquil aesthetics.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDBE72 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
#CDBE72
RGB
rgb(205, 190, 114)
HSL
hsl(50°, 48%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 44%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(50°, 44%, 80%)
XYZ
46.6276 51.0210 23.3101
Yxy
51.0210 0.3855 0.4218
Hunter Lab
71.4290 -1.2394 6.7885
CIE-Lab
76.6917 -5.1927 40.1692

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green190 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue114 / 255 (45%)
45%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDBE72 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

#CDBE72 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 #CDBE72 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+)

1.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDBE72 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

#CDBE72

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDBE72;

Text Color

color: #CDBE72;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDBE72;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDBE7240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDBE72;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDBE72 0%, #8a7b31 100%);

#CDBE72 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDBE72 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.