Color swatch image showing #CDC1C4 with RGB(205,193,196) values

#CDC1C4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDC1C4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDC1C4 Color Information

#CDC1C4 RGB value is (205, 193, 196). The hex color red value is 205, green is 193, and blue is 196. Its HSL format shows a hue of 345°, saturation of 11 percent, and lightness of 78 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 4 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDC1C4 Color Meaning

Color #CDC1C4 conveys muted softness, composed sensitivity, and understated elegance. Its subdued pink-lavender tone offers a gentle visual anchor. Psychologically, color #CDC1C4 supports calm reflection, emotional steadiness, and subtle creative thought. In design, color #CDC1C4 pairs well with neutrals and deeper accents, adding sophistication without overwhelming. Symbolically, #CDC1C4 embodies balance, quiet refinement, and restrained artistic expression. Spiritually, color #CDC1C4 encourages inner calm, mindful observation, and emotional equilibrium. Culturally, #CDC1C4 is linked to gentle aesthetic traditions, soft ceremonial uses, and meditative spaces.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC1C4 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
#CDC1C4
RGB
rgb(205, 193, 196)
HSL
hsl(345°, 11%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 4%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(345°, 6%, 80%)
XYZ
54.2106 55.1046 60.0036
Yxy
55.1046 0.3202 0.3254
Hunter Lab
74.2325 1.2666 -0.0009
CIE-Lab
79.1015 4.7333 -0.0037

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green193 / 255 (76%)
76%
Blue196 / 255 (77%)
77%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow4 / 100 (4%)
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDC1C4 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

#CDC1C4 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 #CDC1C4 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+)

1.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDC1C4 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

#CDC1C4

protanopia

#c8c8c3

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC1C4;

Text Color

color: #CDC1C4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC1C4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC1C440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC1C4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC1C4 0%, #7f666c 100%);

#CDC1C4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDC1C4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.