Color swatch image showing #CD9504 with RGB(205,149,4) values
Color swatch image showing #CD9504 with RGB(205,149,4) values

#CD9504 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD9504 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD9504 Color Information

#CD9504 RGB value is (205, 149, 4). The hex color red value is 205, green is 149, and blue is 4. Its HSL format shows a hue of 43°, saturation of 96 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 98 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD9504 Color Meaning

Color #CD9504 signifies creativity, energy, and grounded optimism. #CD9504 warm, golden yellow carries both light and depth, stimulating mental clarity and practical inspiration. Psychologically, color #CD9504 fosters motivation, focus, and purposeful action. Culturally, color #CD9504 is linked with prosperity, wealth, and ceremonial importance in both Western and Eastern traditions. Fengshui interprets #CD9504 as a color to activate abundance and success in workspaces or financial areas. Spiritually, color #CD9504 resonates with the Solar Plexus chakra, supporting confidence, decision-making, and personal empowerment. Its medium-dark yellow shade makes #CD9504 suitable for design, art, and interiors that require warmth, sophistication, and grounded vibrancy.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD9504 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
#CD9504
RGB
rgb(205, 149, 4)
HSL
hsl(43°, 96%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 98%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(43°, 98%, 80%)
XYZ
35.9462 34.4828 4.8761
Yxy
34.4828 0.4773 0.4579
Hunter Lab
58.7221 1.7314 5.6547
CIE-Lab
65.3440 10.9625 69.2248

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green149 / 255 (58%)
58%
Blue4 / 255 (2%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow98 / 100 (98%)
98%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD9504 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

#CD9504 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 #CD9504 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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#CD9504

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD9504 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

#CD9504

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD9504;

Text Color

color: #CD9504;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD9504;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD950440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD9504;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD9504 0%, #7b5903 100%);

#CD9504 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD9504 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.