#CBA11F Color Meaning and Information

#CBA11F Color Information

#CBA11F RGB value is (203, 161, 31). The hex color red value is 203, green is 161, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 74 percent, and lightness of46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 21 percent, 85 percent, 20percent.

#CBA11F

rgb(203, 161, 31)

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#CBA11F Color Meaning

Color #CBA11F signifies grounded warmth, earthy energy, and subtle boldness. Its golden-yellow tone with earthy undertones evokes spice, vitality, and grounded creativity. Psychologically, color #CBA11F enhances confidence, practical thinking, and steady enthusiasm. In design, color #CBA11F complements neutral, warm, and autumn-inspired palettes, adding depth and visual interest. Symbolically, #CBA11F embodies grounded strength, nourishment, and creative resourcefulness. Spiritually, color #CBA11F encourages personal grounding, focused energy, and intentional action. Across cultures, #CBA11F is associated with spice, harvest, and enduring warmth in both art and tradition.

Color Conversion

Convert #CBA11F 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

#CBA11F

RGB

rgb(203, 161, 31)

HSL

hsl(45°, 74%, 46%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 21%, 85%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(45°, 85%, 80%)

XYZ

37.6208 38.2852 6.7033

Yxy

38.2852 0.4554 0.4634

Hunter Lab

61.8750 0.7086 6.3802

CIE-Lab

68.2303 4.0515 66.2528

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red203 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green161 / 255 (63%)

63%

Blue31 / 255 (12%)

12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta21 / 100 (21%)

21%

Yellow85 / 100 (85%)

85%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CBA11F 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

#CBA11F 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 #CBA11F 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:#CBA11F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.43:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.43:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.43:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CBA11F 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

#CBA11F

protanopia

#b9b83e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CBA11F;

Text Color

color: #CBA11F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CBA11F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CBA11F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CBA11F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CBA11F 0%, #796012 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CBA11F in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.