#CDC5AE Color Meaning and Information

#CDC5AE Color Information

#CDC5AE RGB value is (205, 197, 174). The hex color red value is 205, green is 197, and blue is 174. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 24 percent, and lightness of74 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 15 percent, 20percent.

#CDC5AE

rgb(205, 197, 174)

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#CDC5AE Color Meaning

Color #CDC5AE embodies sophistication, subtle neutrality, and gentle composure. #CDC5AE muted, warm grey color #CDC5AE evokes silk fabrics, stone surfaces, and soft elegance. Psychologically, #CDC5AE promotes calm focus, emotional balance, and reflective thought, supporting measured decision-making. Culturally, color #CDC5AE is present in interior design, fashion, and minimalist aesthetics, symbolizing understated elegance, reliability, and refined taste. Spiritually, #CDC5AE channels serenity, mindful awareness, and balance, fostering composure, grounded perception, and quiet confidence. Its warm neutral tone exudes subtle refinement.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC5AE 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

#CDC5AE

RGB

rgb(205, 197, 174)

HSL

hsl(45°, 24%, 74%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 4%, 15%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(45°, 15%, 80%)

XYZ

52.7831 55.9676 48.0653

Yxy

55.9676 0.3366 0.3569

Hunter Lab

74.8115 -0.2869 2.8388

CIE-Lab

79.5954 -1.0678 12.5358

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green197 / 255 (77%)

77%

Blue174 / 255 (68%)

68%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta4 / 100 (4%)

Yellow15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CDC5AE 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

#CDC5AE 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 #CDC5AE 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:#CDC5AE

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.72:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.72:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.72:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDC5AE 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

#CDC5AE

protanopia

#cac9b4

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC5AE;

Text Color

color: #CDC5AE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC5AE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC5AE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC5AE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC5AE 0%, #877a53 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CDC5AE in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.