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#CDB361 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDB361 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDB361 Color Information

#CDB361 RGB value is (205, 179, 97). The hex color red value is 205, green is 179, and blue is 97. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 52 percent, and lightness of59 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 13 percent, 53 percent, 20percent.

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#CDB361 Color Meaning

color #CDB361 reflects prestige, optimism, and practical elegance. #CDB361 muted yellow gold suggests grounded wealth, creative inspiration, and moderate energy, avoiding the harshness of vivid metallic tones. Psychologically, Color #CDB361 promotes confidence, intellectual stimulation, and subtle motivation. Culturally, color #CDB361 draws associations with success, prosperity, and ceremonial importance. In Western art and fashion, #CDB361 signifies classic luxury; in Eastern traditions, #CDB361 symbolizes abundance, growth, and sacred value. Fengshui interprets #CDB361 as a stabilizing element that enhances wealth and career energy when placed strategically in workspaces. Spiritually, color #CDB361 corresponds to the Solar Plexus chakra, reinforcing personal power, determination, and clear decision-making. #CDB361 is a medium-dark yellow shade, combining warmth and grounded energy. Designers and architects often use #CDB361 in interiors, branding, and artwork to convey subtle opulence without overwhelming visual senses.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDB361 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
#CDB361
RGB
rgb(205, 179, 97)
HSL
hsl(46°, 52%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 53%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(46°, 53%, 80%)
XYZ
43.4546 46.0824 17.9138
Yxy
46.0824 0.4044 0.4289
Hunter Lab
67.8840 -0.2180 6.4554
CIE-Lab
73.5990 -1.0177 44.8907

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Blue97 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow53 / 100 (53%)
53%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDB361 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

#CDB361 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 #CDB361 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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UI Components

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Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDB361 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

#CDB361

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDB361;

Text Color

color: #CDB361;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDB361;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDB36140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDB361;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDB361 0%, #86702a 100%);

#CDB361 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDB361 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.