Color swatch image showing #CDC8B0 with RGB(205,200,176) values

#CDC8B0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDC8B0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDC8B0 Color Information

#CDC8B0 RGB value is (205, 200, 176). The hex color red value is 205, green is 200, and blue is 176. Its HSL format shows a hue of 50°, saturation of 22 percent, and lightness of 75 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 14 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDC8B0 Color Meaning

Color #CDC8B0 signifies earth-toned neutrality, understated calm, and functional softness. Color #CDC8B0 is a muted, greyed beige with subtle green undertones—closer to parchment or unbleached cotton than traditional corn silk. #CDC8B0 bridges warm and cool neutrals, creating a tone that feels both grounded and airy. In minimalist and biophilic design, #CDC8B0 hue reduces sensory overload in shared spaces by offering a chromatic “buffer” that supports focus without distraction. Psychological studies show #CDC8B0 improves mood in confined environments more effectively than stark greys. Functionally, color #CDC8B0 serves as a versatile neutral in packaging, editorial, and interior design. #CDC8B0 pairs beautifully with olive, rust, and navy, creating palettes that feel modern yet organic. Digital contrast is strong against deep text colors, and #CDC8B0 meets accessibility standards with proper weighting. Print reproduction is highly consistent across uncoated stocks, enhancing its artisanal credibility. Consumer research shows products in color #CDC8B0 are perceived as more sustainable and hand-finished. Symbolically, color #CDC8B0 represents simplicity that sustains. #CDC8B0 is not emptiness but space held with care—blank pages, unworn fabric, quiet rooms. In spiritual practice, #CDC8B0 aligns with the root chakra’s grounded mode: presence through stillness. Designers choose color #CDC8B0 when they want to signal calm with intention. Its neutrality is full, not empty.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC8B0 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
#CDC8B0
RGB
rgb(205, 200, 176)
HSL
hsl(50°, 22%, 75%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 14%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(50°, 14%, 80%)
XYZ
53.6676 57.4223 49.3293
Yxy
57.4223 0.3345 0.3580
Hunter Lab
75.7775 -0.6415 2.9470
CIE-Lab
80.4165 -2.3242 12.6281

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green200 / 255 (78%)
78%
Blue176 / 255 (69%)
69%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDC8B0 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

#CDC8B0 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 #CDC8B0 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
#CDC8B0

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 #CDC8B0 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

#CDC8B0

protanopia

#cbcbb6

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC8B0;

Text Color

color: #CDC8B0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC8B0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC8B040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC8B0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC8B0 0%, #867e56 100%);

#CDC8B0 Color FAQs

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