#CDC9BA Color Meaning and Information

#CDC9BA Color Information

#CDC9BA RGB value is (205, 201, 186). The hex color red value is 205, green is 201, and blue is 186. Its HSL format shows a hue of 47°, saturation of 16 percent, and lightness of77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 9 percent, 20percent.

#CDC9BA

rgb(205, 201, 186)

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#CDC9BA Color Meaning

Color #CDC9BA embodies quiet sophistication, composure, and grounded neutrality. #CDC9BA muted grayish-white color #CDC9BA reflects stone textures, natural fibers, and understated warmth. Psychologically, #CDC9BA promotes focus, calm reflection, and steady attention, supporting emotional equilibrium. Culturally, color #CDC9BA is used in minimalist design, interiors, and classic textiles to signify subtle elegance, reliability, and refined taste. Spiritually, #CDC9BA 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 #CDC9BA 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

#CDC9BA

RGB

rgb(205, 201, 186)

HSL

hsl(47°, 16%, 77%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 2%, 9%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(47°, 9%, 80%)

XYZ

54.9264 58.2976 54.8120

Yxy

58.2976 0.3269 0.3469

Hunter Lab

76.3529 -0.3434 1.9499

CIE-Lab

80.9040 -1.2190 7.9764

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green201 / 255 (79%)

79%

Blue186 / 255 (73%)

73%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta2 / 100 (2%)

Yellow9 / 100 (9%)

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CDC9BA 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

#CDC9BA 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 #CDC9BA 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:#CDC9BA

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.66:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.66:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.66:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDC9BA 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

#CDC9BA

protanopia

#cbcbbe

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC9BA;

Text Color

color: #CDC9BA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC9BA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC9BA40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC9BA;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC9BA 0%, #837b5f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CDC9BA in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.