#CDC8AE Color Meaning and Information

#CDC8AE Color Information

#CDC8AE RGB value is (205, 200, 174). The hex color red value is 205, green is 200, and blue is 174. Its HSL format shows a hue of 50°, saturation of 24 percent, and lightness of 74 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 15 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDC8AE Color Meaning

Color #CDC8AE signifies earth-toned neutrality, understated calm, and functional softness. Color #CDC8AE is a muted, greyed beige with subtle green undertones—closer to parchment or unbleached cotton than traditional corn silk. #CDC8AE bridges warm and cool neutrals, creating a tone that feels both grounded and airy. In minimalist and biophilic design, #CDC8AE hue reduces sensory overload in shared spaces by offering a chromatic “buffer” that supports focus without distraction. Psychological studies show #CDC8AE improves mood in confined environments more effectively than stark greys. Functionally, color #CDC8AE serves as a versatile neutral in packaging, editorial, and interior design. #CDC8AE pairs beautifully with olive, rust, and navy, creating palettes that feel modern yet organic. Digital contrast is strong against deep text colors, and #CDC8AE meets accessibility standards with proper weighting. Print reproduction is highly consistent across uncoated stocks, enhancing its artisanal credibility. Consumer research shows products in color #CDC8AE are perceived as more sustainable and hand-finished. Symbolically, color #CDC8AE represents simplicity that sustains. #CDC8AE is not emptiness but space held with care—blank pages, unworn fabric, quiet rooms. In spiritual practice, #CDC8AE aligns with the root chakra’s grounded mode: presence through stillness. Designers choose color #CDC8AE when they want to signal calm with intention. Its neutrality is full, not empty.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC8AE 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

#CDC8AE

RGB

rgb(205, 200, 174)

HSL

hsl(50°, 24%, 74%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 2%, 15%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(50°, 15%, 80%)

XYZ

53.4711 57.3437 48.2946

Yxy

57.3437 0.3361 0.3604

Hunter Lab

75.7256 -0.7268 3.1568

CIE-Lab

80.3725 -2.6394 13.6339

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green200 / 255 (78%)

78%

Blue174 / 255 (68%)

68%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta2 / 100 (2%)

Yellow15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CDC8AE 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

#CDC8AE 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 #CDC8AE 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:#CDC8AE

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.68:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.68:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.68:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDC8AE 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

#CDC8AE

protanopia

#cbcbb4

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC8AE;

Text Color

color: #CDC8AE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC8AE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC8AE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC8AE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC8AE 0%, #877e53 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CDC8AE in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.