#CDC5BD Color Meaning and Information

#CDC5BD Color Information

#CDC5BD RGB value is (205, 197, 189). The hex color red value is 205, green is 197, and blue is 189. Its HSL format shows a hue of 30°, saturation of 14 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 8 percent, 20 percent.

#CDC5BD

rgb(205, 197, 189)

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#CDC5BD Color Meaning

Color #CDC5BD embodies quiet sophistication, composure, and grounded neutrality. #CDC5BD muted grayish-white color #CDC5BD reflects stone textures, natural fibers, and understated warmth. Psychologically, #CDC5BD promotes focus, calm reflection, and steady attention, supporting emotional equilibrium. Culturally, color #CDC5BD is used in minimalist design, interiors, and classic textiles to signify subtle elegance, reliability, and refined taste. Spiritually, #CDC5BD 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 #CDC5BD 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

#CDC5BD

RGB

rgb(205, 197, 189)

HSL

hsl(30°, 14%, 77%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 4%, 8%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(30°, 8%, 80%)

XYZ

54.3284 56.5858 56.2028

Yxy

56.5858 0.3251 0.3386

Hunter Lab

75.2235 0.3814 1.1994

CIE-Lab

79.9460 1.3931 4.9903

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green197 / 255 (77%)

77%

Blue189 / 255 (74%)

74%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta4 / 100 (4%)

Yellow8 / 100 (8%)

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CDC5BD 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

#CDC5BD 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 #CDC5BD 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:#CDC5BD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.70:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.70:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.70:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDC5BD 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

#CDC5BD

protanopia

#cac9bf

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC5BD;

Text Color

color: #CDC5BD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC5BD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC5BD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC5BD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC5BD 0%, #817161 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CDC5BD in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.