Color swatch image showing #CD9562 with RGB(205,149,98) values
Color swatch image showing #CD9562 with RGB(205,149,98) values

#CD9562 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD9562 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD9562 Color Information

#CD9562 RGB value is (205, 149, 98). The hex color red value is 205, green is 149, and blue is 98. 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, 52 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD9562 Color Meaning

Color #CD9562 signifies earthy warmth, subtle optimism, and grounded clarity. In color psychology, #CD9562 encourages reflective observation, measured engagement, and emotional composure. In cultures and history, color #CD9562 appears in natural pigments, textiles, and decorative arts, symbolizing practicality, heritage, and visual harmony. From a spiritual perspective, color #CD9562 embodies conscious awareness, deliberate grounding, and balanced energy. #CD9562 supports thoughtful reflection and mindful action.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD9562 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
#CD9562
RGB
rgb(205, 149, 98)
HSL
hsl(29°, 52%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 52%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(29°, 52%, 80%)
XYZ
38.1289 35.3559 16.3700
Yxy
35.3559 0.4243 0.3935
Hunter Lab
59.4608 2.5010 3.8780
CIE-Lab
66.0248 15.2032 35.0748

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green149 / 255 (58%)
58%
Blue98 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow52 / 100 (52%)
52%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD9562 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

#CD9562 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 #CD9562 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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#CD9562

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 #CD9562 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

#CD9562

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD9562;

Text Color

color: #CD9562;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD9562;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD956240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD9562;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD9562 0%, #86562a 100%);

#CD9562 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CD9562 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.