#CDC1C9 Color Meaning and Information

#CDC1C9 Color Information

#CDC1C9 RGB value is (205, 193, 201). The hex color red value is 205, green is 193, and blue is 201. Its HSL format shows a hue of 320°, saturation of 11 percent, and lightness of 78 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 2 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDC1C9 Color Meaning

Color #CDC1C9 conveys muted softness, composed sensitivity, and understated elegance. Its subdued pink-lavender tone offers a gentle visual anchor. Psychologically, color #CDC1C9 supports calm reflection, emotional steadiness, and subtle creative thought. In design, color #CDC1C9 pairs well with neutrals and deeper accents, adding sophistication without overwhelming. Symbolically, #CDC1C9 embodies balance, quiet refinement, and restrained artistic expression. Spiritually, color #CDC1C9 encourages inner calm, mindful observation, and emotional equilibrium. Culturally, #CDC1C9 is linked to gentle aesthetic traditions, soft ceremonial uses, and meditative spaces.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC1C9 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

#CDC1C9

RGB

rgb(205, 193, 201)

HSL

hsl(320°, 11%, 78%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 6%, 2%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(320°, 6%, 80%)

XYZ

54.7894 55.3361 63.0516

Yxy

55.3361 0.3164 0.3195

Hunter Lab

74.3882 1.5174 -0.6139

CIE-Lab

79.2345 5.6306 -2.5051

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green193 / 255 (76%)

76%

Blue201 / 255 (79%)

79%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta6 / 100 (6%)

Yellow2 / 100 (2%)

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CDC1C9 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

#CDC1C9 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 #CDC1C9 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#CDC1C9

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.74:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.74:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.74:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDC1C9 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

#CDC1C9

protanopia

#c8c8c7

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC1C9;

Text Color

color: #CDC1C9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC1C9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC1C940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC1C9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC1C9 0%, #7f6676 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CDC1C9 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.