Color swatch image showing #CD9561 with RGB(205,149,97) values

#CD9561 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD9561 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD9561 Color Information

#CD9561 RGB value is (205, 149, 97). The hex color red value is 205, green is 149, and blue is 97. Its HSL format shows a hue of 29°, saturation of 52 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 53 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD9561 Color Meaning

Color #CD9561 signifies earthy warmth, subtle optimism, and grounded clarity. In color psychology, #CD9561 encourages reflective observation, measured engagement, and emotional composure. In cultures and history, color #CD9561 appears in natural pigments, textiles, and decorative arts, symbolizing practicality, heritage, and visual harmony. From a spiritual perspective, color #CD9561 embodies conscious awareness, deliberate grounding, and balanced energy. #CD9561 supports thoughtful reflection and mindful action.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD9561 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
#CD9561
RGB
rgb(205, 149, 97)
HSL
hsl(29°, 52%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 53%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(29°, 53%, 80%)
XYZ
38.0820 35.3371 16.1229
Yxy
35.3371 0.4253 0.3946
Hunter Lab
59.4450 2.4843 3.9167
CIE-Lab
66.0103 15.1145 35.5877

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green149 / 255 (58%)
58%
Blue97 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow53 / 100 (53%)
53%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD9561 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

#CD9561 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 #CD9561 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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#CD9561

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD9561 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

#CD9561

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD9561;

Text Color

color: #CD9561;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD9561;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD956140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD9561;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD9561 0%, #86562a 100%);

#CD9561 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD9561 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.