Color swatch image showing #CDC66B with RGB(205,198,107) values
Color swatch image showing #CDC66B with RGB(205,198,107) values

#CDC66B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDC66B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDC66B Color Information

#CDC66B RGB value is (205, 198, 107). The hex color red value is 205, green is 198, and blue is 107. Its HSL format shows a hue of 56°, saturation of 49 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 48 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDC66B Color Meaning

Color #CDC66B conveys weathered utility, tempered warmth, and functional elegance. #CDC66B mid-tone olive-yellow (RGB 205, 198, 115) sits firmly in the earth spectrum—darker than parchment but lighter than military drab—making #CDC66B both versatile and distinctive. Color #CDC66B feels archival yet alive, like aged leather journals or sun-dried flax, blending historical weight with tactile warmth. Its balanced saturation ensures #CDC66B works as both a foreground and background element without visual fatigue. Historically rooted in military and expedition wear, color #CDC66B evolved into a staple of workwear and artisanal craft, symbolizing durability over decoration. In contemporary branding, #CDC66B appears in sustainable fashion, organic food packaging, and heritage product lines that emphasize time-tested quality. Unlike trendy neutrals, color #CDC66B resists obsolescence—#CDC66B looks better with age, not worse. From a cognitive perspective, #CDC66B hue supports sustained attention by offering moderate contrast without sharp edges. #CDC66B’s particularly effective in data visualization where category distinction matters but emotional neutrality is required. Symbolically, color #CDC66B represents stewardship: the careful use of resources, respect for process, and quiet pride in doing things well. #CDC66B doesn’t seek applause—#CDC66B simply endures.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC66B 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
#CDC66B
RGB
rgb(205, 198, 107)
HSL
hsl(56°, 49%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 48%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(56°, 48%, 80%)
XYZ
48.0248 54.4288 21.8846
Yxy
54.4288 0.3862 0.4377
Hunter Lab
73.7759 -2.5434 8.1284
CIE-Lab
78.7111 -9.9970 46.1414

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green198 / 255 (78%)
78%
Blue107 / 255 (42%)
42%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#CDC66B 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

#CDC66B 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 #CDC66B 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
#CDC66B

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 #CDC66B 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

#CDC66B

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC66B;

Text Color

color: #CDC66B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC66B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC66B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC66B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC66B 0%, #87812e 100%);

#CDC66B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDC66B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.