Color swatch image showing #CD956B with RGB(205,149,107) values

#CD956B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CD956B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CD956B Color Information

#CD956B RGB value is (205, 149, 107). The hex color red value is 205, green is 149, and blue is 107. Its HSL format shows a hue of 26°, saturation of 49 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 48 percent, 20 percent.

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#CD956B Color Meaning

Color #CD956B signifies earthy warmth, subtle optimism, and grounded clarity. In color psychology, #CD956B encourages reflective observation, measured engagement, and emotional composure. In cultures and history, color #CD956B appears in natural pigments, textiles, and decorative arts, symbolizing practicality, heritage, and visual harmony. From a spiritual perspective, color #CD956B embodies conscious awareness, deliberate grounding, and balanced energy. #CD956B supports thoughtful reflection and mindful action.

Color Conversion

Convert #CD956B 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
#CD956B
RGB
rgb(205, 149, 107)
HSL
hsl(26°, 49%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 48%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(26°, 48%, 80%)
XYZ
38.5781 35.5356 18.7357
Yxy
35.5356 0.4155 0.3827
Hunter Lab
59.6117 2.6617 3.5065
CIE-Lab
66.1635 16.0479 30.4198

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green149 / 255 (58%)
58%
Blue107 / 255 (42%)
42%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow48 / 100 (48%)
48%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CD956B 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

#CD956B 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 #CD956B 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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#CD956B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CD956B 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

#CD956B

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CD956B;

Text Color

color: #CD956B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CD956B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CD956B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CD956B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD956B 0%, #87552e 100%);

#CD956B Color FAQs

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