Color swatch image showing #CDB38F with RGB(205,179,143) values

#CDB38F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDB38F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDB38F Color Information

#CDB38F RGB value is (205, 179, 143). The hex color red value is 205, green is 179, and blue is 143. Its HSL format shows a hue of 35°, saturation of 38 percent, and lightness of 68 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 13 percent, 30 percent, 20 percent.

#CDB38F color swatch
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#CDB38F Color Meaning

Color #CDB38F steps further into earth pigment territory, evoking weathered sandstone, unbleached linen, and desert twilight. Color #CDB38F serves as a bridge between neutral and warm brown, offering depth without heaviness. Its muted richness makes #CDB38F ideal for grounding palettes that reject both monochrome sterility and overt earthiness. Psychologically, color #CDB38F induces calm through familiarity. Humans are attuned to mid-tone earth hues from evolutionary exposure to soil, rock, and shelter. #CDB38F shade triggers a mild parasympathetic response—lowering heart rate slightly and encouraging presence. #CDB38F’s particularly effective in wellness, hospitality, and residential design where “quiet luxury” is the goal. Historically, pigments like color #CDB38F were derived from natural clays rich in iron oxide. Their stability made them staples in frescoes, pottery, and early paints. Today, its digital form carries that legacy into sustainable design—where “warm neutrals” are coded as eco-conscious by virtue of their organic reference. But its power lies in restraint: #CDB38F never pretends to be bold. Design-wise, color #CDB38F excels as a base for layered textures. #CDB38F allows wood grains, woven fibers, and stone surfaces to shine because #CDB38F doesn’t compete. In branding, #CDB38F signals maturity—ideal for heritage labels, artisan goods, or services emphasizing craftsmanship over speed. #CDB38F’s the color of slow attention.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDB38F 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
#CDB38F
RGB
rgb(205, 179, 143)
HSL
hsl(35°, 38%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 30%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(35°, 30%, 80%)
XYZ
46.2549 47.2025 32.6597
Yxy
47.2025 0.3668 0.3743
Hunter Lab
68.7041 0.8881 3.7942
CIE-Lab
74.3191 3.9805 21.8431

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Blue143 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDB38F 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

#CDB38F 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 #CDB38F 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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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDB38F 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

#CDB38F

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDB38F;

Text Color

color: #CDB38F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDB38F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDB38F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDB38F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDB38F 0%, #8b6b3e 100%);

#CDB38F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDB38F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.