#CD950B Color Meaning and Information

#CD950B Color Information

#CD950B RGB value is (205, 149, 11). The hex color red value is 205, green is 149, and blue is 11. Its HSL format shows a hue of 43°, saturation of 90 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 95 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD950B Color Meaning

Color #CD950B signifies mature wealth, established authority, and seasoned prestige. #CD950B deeper, more orange-toned gold resembles old coinage, oak leaves in autumn, and aged varnish. Psychologically, color #CD950B evokes a sense of established institutions, long-held traditions, and authority that has been tested by time. #CD950B culturally references historical finance, military braiding, and the patina on classical artwork. Spiritually, #CD950B color represents the foundation of legacy, the weight of responsibility, and wisdom that carries the marks of age, acting as a symbol for enduring and respected achievement.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD950B 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

#CD950B

RGB

rgb(205, 149, 11)

HSL

hsl(43°, 90%, 42%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 27%, 95%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(43°, 95%, 80%)

XYZ

35.9847 34.4982 5.0788

Yxy

34.4982 0.4762 0.4566

Hunter Lab

58.7352 1.7448 5.6238

CIE-Lab

65.3561 11.0393 68.2749

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green149 / 255 (58%)

58%

Blue11 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Yellow95 / 100 (95%)

95%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CD950B 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

#CD950B 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 #CD950B 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:#CD950B

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 #CD950B 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

#CD950B

protanopia

#b5b42c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD950B;

Text Color

color: #CD950B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD950B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD950B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD950B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD950B 0%, #7a5906 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CD950B in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.