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#CDC656 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDC656 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDC656 Color Information

#CDC656 RGB value is (205, 198, 86). The hex color red value is 205, green is 198, and blue is 86. Its HSL format shows a hue of 56°, saturation of 54 percent, and lightness of57 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 58 percent, 20percent.

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#CDC656 Color Meaning

Color #CDC656 reflects prestige, optimism, and practical elegance. #CDC656 muted yellow gold suggests grounded wealth, creative inspiration, and moderate energy, avoiding the harshness of vivid metallic tones. Psychologically, color #CDC656 promotes confidence, intellectual stimulation, and subtle motivation. Culturally, color #CDC656 draws associations with success, prosperity, and ceremonial importance. In Western art and fashion, #CDC656 signifies classic luxury; in Eastern traditions, #CDC656 symbolizes abundance, growth, and sacred value. Fengshui interprets #CDC656 as a stabilizing element that enhances wealth and career energy when placed strategically in workspaces. Spiritually, color #CDC656 corresponds to the Solar Plexus chakra, reinforcing personal power, determination, and clear decision-making. #CDC656 is a medium-dark yellow shade, combining warmth and grounded energy. Designers and architects often use #CDC656 in interiors, branding, and artwork to convey subtle opulence without overwhelming visual senses.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC656 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
#CDC656
RGB
rgb(205, 198, 86)
HSL
hsl(56°, 54%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 58%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(56°, 58%, 80%)
XYZ
47.0506 54.0392 16.7549
Yxy
54.0392 0.3993 0.4586
Hunter Lab
73.5114 -2.9470 9.1188
CIE-Lab
78.4846 -11.7315 55.7302

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green198 / 255 (78%)
78%
Blue86 / 255 (34%)
34%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDC656 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

#CDC656 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 #CDC656 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+)

1.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDC656 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

#CDC656

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC656;

Text Color

color: #CDC656;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC656;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC65640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC656;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC656 0%, #837d27 100%);

#CDC656 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDC656 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.