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#CDC986 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDC986 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDC986 Color Information

#CDC986 RGB value is (205, 201, 134). The hex color red value is 205, green is 201, and blue is 134. Its HSL format shows a hue of 57°, saturation of 42 percent, and lightness of66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 35 percent, 20percent.

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#CDC986 Color Meaning

Color #CDC986 conveys weathered utility, tempered warmth, and functional elegance. #CDC986 mid-tone olive-yellow (RGB 205, 198, 115) sits firmly in the earth spectrum—darker than parchment but lighter than military drab—making #CDC986 both versatile and distinctive. Color #CDC986 feels archival yet alive, like aged leather journals or sun-dried flax, blending historical weight with tactile warmth. Its balanced saturation ensures #CDC986 works as both a foreground and background element without visual fatigue. Historically rooted in military and expedition wear, color #CDC986 evolved into a staple of workwear and artisanal craft, symbolizing durability over decoration. In contemporary branding, #CDC986 appears in sustainable fashion, organic food packaging, and heritage product lines that emphasize time-tested quality. Unlike trendy neutrals, color #CDC986 resists obsolescence—#CDC986 looks better with age, not worse. From a cognitive perspective, #CDC986 hue supports sustained attention by offering moderate contrast without sharp edges. #CDC986’s particularly effective in data visualization where category distinction matters but emotional neutrality is required. Symbolically, color #CDC986 represents stewardship: the careful use of resources, respect for process, and quiet pride in doing things well. #CDC986 doesn’t seek applause—#CDC986 simply endures.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC986 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
#CDC986
RGB
rgb(205, 201, 134)
HSL
hsl(57°, 42%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 35%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(57°, 35%, 80%)
XYZ
50.3666 56.4737 30.8002
Yxy
56.4737 0.3659 0.4103
Hunter Lab
75.1490 -2.3126 6.7980
CIE-Lab
79.8826 -8.6760 34.0261

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Blue134 / 255 (53%)
53%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDC986 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

#CDC986 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 #CDC986 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+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDC986 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

#CDC986

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC986;

Text Color

color: #CDC986;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC986;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC98640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC986;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC986 0%, #8b8639 100%);

#CDC986 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDC986 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.