Color swatch image showing #CDC0BA with RGB(205,192,186) values

#CDC0BA Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDC0BA including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDC0BA Color Information

#CDC0BA RGB value is (205, 192, 186). The hex color red value is 205, green is 192, and blue is 186. Its HSL format shows a hue of 19°, saturation of 16 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 9 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDC0BA Color Meaning

Color #CDC0BA signifies refined neutrality, polished detachment, and understated elegance. #CDC0BA light gray resembles tarnished silver. Color #CDC0BA creates calm backdrop. Psychologically, color #CDC0BA promotes orderly composure. #CDC0BA feels modern. Culturally, color #CDC0BA associated with minimalist interiors. Symbolically, #CDC0BA represents blended extremes.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC0BA 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
#CDC0BA
RGB
rgb(205, 192, 186)
HSL
hsl(19°, 16%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 9%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(19°, 9%, 80%)
XYZ
52.8894 54.2236 54.1330
Yxy
54.2236 0.3280 0.3363
Hunter Lab
73.6367 0.9252 1.0651
CIE-Lab
78.5919 3.5333 4.6498

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green192 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue186 / 255 (73%)
73%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow9 / 100 (9%)
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDC0BA 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

#CDC0BA 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 #CDC0BA 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.

#FFFFFF
#CDC0BA

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDC0BA 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

#CDC0BA

protanopia

#c7c7bb

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC0BA;

Text Color

color: #CDC0BA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC0BA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC0BA40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC0BA;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC0BA 0%, #836a5f 100%);

#CDC0BA Color FAQs

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