Color swatch image showing #CD9518 with RGB(205,149,24) values
Color swatch image showing #CD9518 with RGB(205,149,24) values

#CD9518 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD9518 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD9518 Color Information

#CD9518 RGB value is (205, 149, 24). The hex color red value is 205, green is 149, and blue is 24. Its HSL format shows a hue of 41°, saturation of 79 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 88 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD9518 Color Meaning

Color #CD9518 signifies mature wealth, established authority, and seasoned prestige. #CD9518 deeper, more orange-toned gold resembles old coinage, oak leaves in autumn, and aged varnish. Psychologically, color #CD9518 evokes a sense of established institutions, long-held traditions, and authority that has been tested by time. #CD9518 culturally references historical finance, military braiding, and the patina on classical artwork. Spiritually, #CD9518 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 #CD9518 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
#CD9518
RGB
rgb(205, 149, 24)
HSL
hsl(41°, 79%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 88%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(41°, 88%, 80%)
XYZ
36.0892 34.5400 5.6289
Yxy
34.5400 0.4733 0.4529
Hunter Lab
58.7707 1.7812 5.5398
CIE-Lab
65.3889 11.2475 65.8208

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green149 / 255 (58%)
58%
Blue24 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD9518 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

#CD9518 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 #CD9518 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
#CD9518

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 #CD9518 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

#CD9518

protanopia

#b5b436

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD9518;

Text Color

color: #CD9518;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD9518;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD951840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD9518;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD9518 0%, #7a580e 100%);

#CD9518 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD9518 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.