Color swatch image showing #CDC8B7 with RGB(205,200,183) values

#CDC8B7 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDC8B7 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDC8B7 Color Information

#CDC8B7 RGB value is (205, 200, 183). The hex color red value is 205, green is 200, and blue is 183. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 18 percent, and lightness of 76 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 11 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDC8B7 Color Meaning

Color #CDC8B7 conveys earthy warmth, soft stability, and gentle grounding. Its muted yellow-beige tone evokes dry grass and natural textures. Color #CDC8B7 promotes focused clarity, composed energy, and balanced perception. In design, color #CDC8B7 works well in neutral, earthy, or rustic palettes, providing depth and understated warmth. #CDC8B7 represents calm resilience, subtle elegance, and natural harmony. #CDC8B7 color supports calm observation, thoughtful reflection, and steady awareness in both visual and environmental applications.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC8B7 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
#CDC8B7
RGB
rgb(205, 200, 183)
HSL
hsl(46°, 18%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 11%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(46°, 11%, 80%)
XYZ
54.3784 57.7066 53.0722
Yxy
57.7066 0.3293 0.3494
Hunter Lab
75.9649 -0.3319 2.1855
CIE-Lab
80.5754 -1.1925 9.1114

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green200 / 255 (78%)
78%
Blue183 / 255 (72%)
72%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDC8B7 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

#CDC8B7 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 #CDC8B7 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
#CDC8B7

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDC8B7 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

#CDC8B7

protanopia

#cbcbbb

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC8B7;

Text Color

color: #CDC8B7;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC8B7;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC8B740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC8B7;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC8B7 0%, #847a5b 100%);

#CDC8B7 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDC8B7 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.