Color swatch image showing #CDBE78 with RGB(205,190,120) values

#CDBE78 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDBE78 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDBE78 Color Information

#CDBE78 RGB value is (205, 190, 120). The hex color red value is 205, green is 190, and blue is 120. Its HSL format shows a hue of 49°, saturation of 46 percent, and lightness of 64 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 41 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDBE78 Color Meaning

Color #CDBE78 signifies grounded warmth, natural stability, and subtle vitality. Its muted golden-brown tone evokes autumn fields and soft sunlight. Psychologically, color #CDBE78 promotes calm focus, emotional balance, and reflective thought. In design, color #CDBE78 works well in earthy, natural, or muted palettes, adding depth and warmth without overwhelming. Symbolically, #CDBE78 embodies resilience, understated elegance, and grounded energy. Spiritually, color #CDBE78 fosters mindful grounding, steady awareness, and inner composure. Across cultures, #CDBE78 resonates with harvest symbolism, natural materials, and tranquil aesthetics.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDBE78 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
#CDBE78
RGB
rgb(205, 190, 120)
HSL
hsl(49°, 46%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 41%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(49°, 41%, 80%)
XYZ
46.9805 51.1621 25.1684
Yxy
51.1621 0.3810 0.4149
Hunter Lab
71.5277 -1.0956 6.4385
CIE-Lab
76.7771 -4.5684 37.2179

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green190 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue120 / 255 (47%)
47%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDBE78 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

#CDBE78 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 #CDBE78 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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#CDBE78

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 #CDBE78 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

#CDBE78

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDBE78;

Text Color

color: #CDBE78;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDBE78;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDBE7840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDBE78;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDBE78 0%, #8a7a33 100%);

#CDBE78 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDBE78 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.