#CDB37C Color Meaning and Information

#CDB37C Color Information

#CDB37C RGB value is (205, 179, 124). The hex color red value is 205, green is 179, and blue is 124. Its HSL format shows a hue of 41°, saturation of 45 percent, and lightness of 65 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 13 percent, 40 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDB37C Color Meaning

Color #CDB37C signifies grounded elegance, subtle warmth, and natural sophistication. Its soft beige tone evokes sandy landscapes and refined textures. Psychologically, color #CDB37C promotes calmness, stability, and thoughtful observation. In design, color #CDB37C harmonizes with earth tones, muted greens, and soft whites, providing a versatile, sophisticated base. Symbolically, #CDB37C embodies subtle refinement, patience, and understated luxury. Spiritually, color #CDB37C fosters grounded mindfulness, balance, and introspective clarity. Across cultures, #CDB37C resonates with classic interiors, natural materials, and timeless elegance.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDB37C 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

#CDB37C

RGB

rgb(205, 179, 124)

HSL

hsl(41°, 45%, 65%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 13%, 40%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(41°, 40%, 80%)

XYZ

44.9350 46.6746 25.7095

Yxy

46.6746 0.3830 0.3978

Hunter Lab

68.3188 0.3634 5.0567

CIE-Lab

73.9811 1.6605 31.5239

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green179 / 255 (70%)

70%

Blue124 / 255 (49%)

49%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Yellow40 / 100 (40%)

40%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CDB37C 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

#CDB37C 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 #CDB37C 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#CDB37C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.03:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.03:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.03:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDB37C 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

#CDB37C

protanopia

#c2c289

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDB37C;

Text Color

color: #CDB37C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDB37C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDB37C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDB37C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDB37C 0%, #8b7035 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CDB37C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.