Color swatch image showing #CDC66A with RGB(205,198,106) values
Color swatch image showing #CDC66A with RGB(205,198,106) values

#CDC66A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDC66A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDC66A Color Information

#CDC66A RGB value is (205, 198, 106). The hex color red value is 205, green is 198, and blue is 106. Its HSL format shows a hue of 56°, saturation of 50 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 48 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDC66A Color Meaning

Color #CDC66A conveys weathered utility, tempered warmth, and functional elegance. #CDC66A mid-tone olive-yellow (RGB 205, 198, 115) sits firmly in the earth spectrum—darker than parchment but lighter than military drab—making #CDC66A both versatile and distinctive. Color #CDC66A feels archival yet alive, like aged leather journals or sun-dried flax, blending historical weight with tactile warmth. Its balanced saturation ensures #CDC66A works as both a foreground and background element without visual fatigue. Historically rooted in military and expedition wear, color #CDC66A evolved into a staple of workwear and artisanal craft, symbolizing durability over decoration. In contemporary branding, #CDC66A appears in sustainable fashion, organic food packaging, and heritage product lines that emphasize time-tested quality. Unlike trendy neutrals, color #CDC66A resists obsolescence—#CDC66A looks better with age, not worse. From a cognitive perspective, #CDC66A hue supports sustained attention by offering moderate contrast without sharp edges. #CDC66A’s particularly effective in data visualization where category distinction matters but emotional neutrality is required. Symbolically, color #CDC66A represents stewardship: the careful use of resources, respect for process, and quiet pride in doing things well. #CDC66A doesn’t seek applause—#CDC66A simply endures.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC66A 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
#CDC66A
RGB
rgb(205, 198, 106)
HSL
hsl(56°, 50%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 48%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(56°, 48%, 80%)
XYZ
47.9724 54.4079 21.6090
Yxy
54.4079 0.3869 0.4388
Hunter Lab
73.7617 -2.5652 8.1818
CIE-Lab
78.6990 -10.0893 46.6142

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green198 / 255 (78%)
78%
Blue106 / 255 (42%)
42%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow48 / 100 (48%)
48%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDC66A 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

#CDC66A 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 #CDC66A 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.

#FFFFFF
#CDC66A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDC66A 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

#CDC66A

protanopia

#caca80

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC66A;

Text Color

color: #CDC66A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC66A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC66A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC66A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC66A 0%, #88822d 100%);

#CDC66A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDC66A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.