Color swatch image showing #CDC1BD with RGB(205,193,189) values

#CDC1BD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDC1BD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDC1BD Color Information

#CDC1BD RGB value is (205, 193, 189). The hex color red value is 205, green is 193, and blue is 189. Its HSL format shows a hue of 15°, saturation of 14 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 8 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDC1BD Color Meaning

Color #CDC1BD embodies quiet sophistication, composure, and grounded neutrality. #CDC1BD muted grayish-white color #CDC1BD reflects stone textures, natural fibers, and understated warmth. Psychologically, #CDC1BD promotes focus, calm reflection, and steady attention, supporting emotional equilibrium. Culturally, color #CDC1BD is used in minimalist design, interiors, and classic textiles to signify subtle elegance, reliability, and refined taste. Spiritually, #CDC1BD encourages grounded awareness, inner calm, and mindful perception, offering a serene and stabilizing presence. Its muted hue conveys quiet confidence and approachable neutrality.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC1BD 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
#CDC1BD
RGB
rgb(205, 193, 189)
HSL
hsl(15°, 14%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 8%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(15°, 8%, 80%)
XYZ
53.4321 54.7932 55.9041
Yxy
54.7932 0.3255 0.3338
Hunter Lab
74.0224 0.9310 0.8196
CIE-Lab
78.9220 3.5125 3.5095

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green193 / 255 (76%)
76%
Blue189 / 255 (74%)
74%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow8 / 100 (8%)
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDC1BD 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

#CDC1BD 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 #CDC1BD 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
#CDC1BD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDC1BD 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

#CDC1BD

protanopia

#c8c8be

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC1BD;

Text Color

color: #CDC1BD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC1BD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC1BD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC1BD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC1BD 0%, #816961 100%);

#CDC1BD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDC1BD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.