#CDC8BE Color Meaning and Information

#CDC8BE Color Information

#CDC8BE RGB value is (205, 200, 190). The hex color red value is 205, green is 200, and blue is 190. Its HSL format shows a hue of 40°, saturation of 13 percent, and lightness of77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 7 percent, 20percent.

#CDC8BE

rgb(205, 200, 190)

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#CDC8BE Color Meaning

Color #CDC8BE embodies quiet sophistication, composure, and grounded neutrality. #CDC8BE muted grayish-white color #CDC8BE reflects stone textures, natural fibers, and understated warmth. Psychologically, #CDC8BE promotes focus, calm reflection, and steady attention, supporting emotional equilibrium. Culturally, color #CDC8BE is used in minimalist design, interiors, and classic textiles to signify subtle elegance, reliability, and refined taste. Spiritually, #CDC8BE encourages grounded awareness, inner calm, and mindful perception, offering a serene and stabilizing presence. Its muted hue conveys quiet confidence and approachable neutrality.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC8BE 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

#CDC8BE

RGB

rgb(205, 200, 190)

HSL

hsl(40°, 13%, 77%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(40°, 7%, 80%)

XYZ

55.1254 58.0054 57.0059

Yxy

58.0054 0.3240 0.3409

Hunter Lab

76.1613 -0.0050 1.3811

CIE-Lab

80.7418 -0.0177 5.6018

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green200 / 255 (78%)

78%

Blue190 / 255 (75%)

75%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta2 / 100 (2%)

Yellow7 / 100 (7%)

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CDC8BE 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

#CDC8BE 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 #CDC8BE 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:#CDC8BE

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 #CDC8BE 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

#CDC8BE

protanopia

#cbcbc0

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC8BE;

Text Color

color: #CDC8BE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC8BE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC8BE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC8BE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC8BE 0%, #807662 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CDC8BE in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.