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#CDC683 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDC683 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDC683 Color Information

#CDC683 RGB value is (205, 198, 131). The hex color red value is 205, green is 198, and blue is 131. Its HSL format shows a hue of 54°, saturation of 43 percent, and lightness of66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 36 percent, 20percent.

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#CDC683 Color Meaning

Color #CDC683 conveys weathered utility, tempered warmth, and functional elegance. #CDC683 mid-tone olive-yellow (RGB 205, 198, 115) sits firmly in the earth spectrum—darker than parchment but lighter than military drab—making #CDC683 both versatile and distinctive. Color #CDC683 feels archival yet alive, like aged leather journals or sun-dried flax, blending historical weight with tactile warmth. Its balanced saturation ensures #CDC683 works as both a foreground and background element without visual fatigue. Historically rooted in military and expedition wear, color #CDC683 evolved into a staple of workwear and artisanal craft, symbolizing durability over decoration. In contemporary branding, #CDC683 appears in sustainable fashion, organic food packaging, and heritage product lines that emphasize time-tested quality. Unlike trendy neutrals, color #CDC683 resists obsolescence—#CDC683 looks better with age, not worse. From a cognitive perspective, #CDC683 hue supports sustained attention by offering moderate contrast without sharp edges. #CDC683’s particularly effective in data visualization where category distinction matters but emotional neutrality is required. Symbolically, color #CDC683 represents stewardship: the careful use of resources, respect for process, and quiet pride in doing things well. #CDC683 doesn’t seek applause—#CDC683 simply endures.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC683 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
#CDC683
RGB
rgb(205, 198, 131)
HSL
hsl(54°, 43%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 36%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(54°, 36%, 80%)
XYZ
49.4677 55.0060 29.4827
Yxy
55.0060 0.3693 0.4106
Hunter Lab
74.1660 -1.9402 6.6478
CIE-Lab
79.0447 -7.4858 34.4807

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green198 / 255 (78%)
78%
Blue131 / 255 (51%)
51%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDC683 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

#CDC683 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 #CDC683 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+)

1.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDC683 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

#CDC683

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC683;

Text Color

color: #CDC683;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC683;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC68340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC683;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC683 0%, #8c8338 100%);

#CDC683 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDC683 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.