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#CDC97A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDC97A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDC97A Color Information

#CDC97A RGB value is (205, 201, 122). The hex color red value is 205, green is 201, and blue is 122. Its HSL format shows a hue of 57°, saturation of 45 percent, and lightness of64 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 40 percent, 20percent.

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#CDC97A Color Meaning

color #CDC97A conveys weathered utility, tempered warmth, and functional elegance. #CDC97A mid-tone olive-yellow (RGB 205, 198, 115) sits firmly in the earth spectrum—darker than parchment but lighter than military drab—making #CDC97A both versatile and distinctive. Color #CDC97A feels archival yet alive, like aged leather journals or sun-dried flax, blending historical weight with tactile warmth. Its balanced saturation ensures #CDC97A works as both a foreground and background element without visual fatigue. Historically rooted in military and expedition wear, color #CDC97A evolved into a staple of workwear and artisanal craft, symbolizing durability over decoration. In contemporary branding, #CDC97A appears in sustainable fashion, organic food packaging, and heritage product lines that emphasize time-tested quality. Unlike trendy neutrals, color #CDC97A resists obsolescence—#CDC97A looks better with age, not worse. From a cognitive perspective, #CDC97A hue supports sustained attention by offering moderate contrast without sharp edges. #CDC97A’s particularly effective in data visualization where category distinction matters but emotional neutrality is required. Symbolically, color #CDC97A represents stewardship: the careful use of resources, respect for process, and quiet pride in doing things well. #CDC97A doesn’t seek applause—#CDC97A simply endures.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC97A 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
#CDC97A
RGB
rgb(205, 201, 122)
HSL
hsl(57°, 45%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 40%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(57°, 40%, 80%)
XYZ
49.5763 56.1576 26.6389
Yxy
56.1576 0.3745 0.4242
Hunter Lab
74.9384 -2.6474 7.6221
CIE-Lab
79.7034 -10.0307 39.9180

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Blue122 / 255 (48%)
48%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDC97A 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

#CDC97A 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 #CDC97A 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+)

1.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDC97A 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

#CDC97A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC97A;

Text Color

color: #CDC97A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC97A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC97A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC97A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC97A 0%, #898534 100%);

#CDC97A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDC97A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.