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#CDC09B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDC09B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDC09B Color Information

#CDC09B RGB value is (205, 192, 155). The hex color red value is 205, green is 192, and blue is 155. Its HSL format shows a hue of 44°, saturation of 33 percent, and lightness of71 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 24 percent, 20percent.

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#CDC09B Color Meaning

Color #CDC09B conveys earthy stability, warmth, and subtle sophistication. #CDC09B medium beige shade evokes natural textures, grounded presence, and mental ease. Psychologically, color #CDC09B supports focus, measured reflection, and emotional calm, ideal for calm workspaces or restful environments. Culturally, color #CDC09B represents harvest, reliability, and understated elegance in Western traditions. Eastern perspectives associate #CDC09B with grounding, earth energy, and gentle nurturance. Fengshui encourages its use to balance heavier tones, stabilize energy, and enhance comfort. Spiritually, #CDC09B links to the solar plexus chakra, providing grounded confidence and steady vitality. In art and design, color #CDC09B functions as a supportive neutral, complementing deeper browns, muted greens, and accent colors. #CDC09B appears in furniture, natural textiles, and background elements that require warmth without overwhelming the palette.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC09B 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
#CDC09B
RGB
rgb(205, 192, 155)
HSL
hsl(44°, 33%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 24%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(44°, 24%, 80%)
XYZ
49.9429 53.0450 38.6168
Yxy
53.0450 0.3527 0.3746
Hunter Lab
72.8320 -0.3215 4.1089
CIE-Lab
77.9015 -1.2745 20.3301

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green192 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue155 / 255 (61%)
61%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDC09B 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

#CDC09B 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 #CDC09B 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+)

1.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDC09B 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

#CDC09B

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC09B;

Text Color

color: #CDC09B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC09B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC09B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC09B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC09B 0%, #8b7946 100%);

#CDC09B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDC09B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.