Color swatch image showing #CD609C with RGB(205,96,156) values
Color swatch image showing #CD609C with RGB(205,96,156) values

#CD609C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD609C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD609C Color Information

#CD609C RGB value is (205, 96, 156). The hex color red value is 205, green is 96, and blue is 156. Its HSL format shows a hue of 327°, saturation of 52 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 53 percent, 24 percent, 20 percent.

#CD609C color swatch
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#CD609C Color Meaning

Color #CD609C conveys mature vibrancy and emotional groundedness. #CD609C darker pink tone adds depth to expressive energy, suggesting intentionality. Consequently, color #CD609C feels confident and composed. Psychologically, color #CD609C promotes reflection alongside active expression. #CD609C helps balance enthusiasm with composure. In creative branding, color #CD609C communicates sophistication paired with dynamic personality. Symbolically, color #CD609C reflects refined passion and expressive restraint. #CD609C represents emotional richness shaped by experience. Spiritually, color #CD609C signifies mindful self expression and enduring vitality.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD609C 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
#CD609C
RGB
rgb(205, 96, 156)
HSL
hsl(327°, 52%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 53%, 24%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(327°, 53%, 80%)
XYZ
35.3605 23.7452 34.1721
Yxy
23.7452 0.3791 0.2546
Hunter Lab
48.7290 5.7950 -1.1947
CIE-Lab
55.8318 49.9888 -12.0670

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green96 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue156 / 255 (61%)
61%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta53 / 100 (53%)
53%
Yellow24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD609C 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

#CD609C 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 #CD609C 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.

#FFFFFF
#CD609C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD609C 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

#CD609C

protanopia

#9e9d8d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD609C;

Text Color

color: #CD609C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD609C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD609C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD609C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD609C 0%, #862a5c 100%);

#CD609C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD609C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.