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#CD8189 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD8189 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD8189 Color Information

#CD8189 RGB value is (205, 129, 137). The hex color red value is 205, green is 129, and blue is 137. Its HSL format shows a hue of 354°, saturation of 43 percent, and lightness of65 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 37 percent, 33 percent, 20percent.

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#CD8189 Color Meaning

color #CD8189 offers urban warmth, resilient softness, and architectural blush. Color #CD8189 is a dusty rose with strong gray undertones—less romantic, more pragmatic. #CD8189 mirrors the terra-cotta facades of Manhattan brownstones and the quiet endurance of city life: worn but dignified, soft but unbreakable. Psychologically, Color #CD8189 balances emotional accessibility with urban realism. Unlike bright pinks that feel naive, #CD8189 tone acknowledges complexity while offering comfort. #CD8189’s used in metropolitan healthcare and community spaces to soften institutional rigidity without infantilizing users. #CD8189 says: I see your stress, and I’m still kind. Culturally, Color #CD8189 aligns with East Coast design ethos—where warmth is earned, not given freely. #CD8189 appears in boutique hotels, literary journals, and local branding that values history over trend. #CD8189’s the pink of brownstone stoops at dusk, of subway ads that feel human amid chaos. #CD8189 resists both cold minimalism and decorative excess. Symbolically, Color #CD8189 represents compassionate realism. #CD8189’s not optimism—#CD8189’s stubborn hope. In editorial or civic design, #CD8189 conveys empathy grounded in experience. #CD8189’s the color of a neighbor who checks in, not a slogan on a poster. Authentic, weathered, and quietly persistent.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD8189 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
#CD8189
RGB
rgb(205, 129, 137)
HSL
hsl(354°, 43%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 37%, 33%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(354°, 37%, 80%)
XYZ
37.5425 30.4858 27.5726
Yxy
30.4858 0.3927 0.3189
Hunter Lab
55.2139 4.3975 0.9148
CIE-Lab
62.0711 30.3446 8.0728

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green129 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue137 / 255 (54%)
54%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD8189 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

#CD8189 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 #CD8189 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+)

2.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD8189 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD8189;

Text Color

color: #CD8189;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD8189;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD818940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD8189;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD8189 0%, #8a373f 100%);

#CD8189 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD8189 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.