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#CDB786 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDB786 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDB786 Color Information

#CDB786 RGB value is (205, 183, 134). The hex color red value is 205, green is 183, and blue is 134. Its HSL format shows a hue of 41°, saturation of 42 percent, and lightness of66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 11 percent, 35 percent, 20percent.

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#CDB786 Color Meaning

Color #CDB786 steps further into earth pigment territory, evoking weathered sandstone, unbleached linen, and desert twilight. Color #CDB786 serves as a bridge between neutral and warm brown, offering depth without heaviness. Its muted richness makes #CDB786 ideal for grounding palettes that reject both monochrome sterility and overt earthiness. Psychologically, color #CDB786 induces calm through familiarity. Humans are attuned to mid-tone earth hues from evolutionary exposure to soil, rock, and shelter. #CDB786 shade triggers a mild parasympathetic response—lowering heart rate slightly and encouraging presence. #CDB786’s particularly effective in wellness, hospitality, and residential design where “quiet luxury” is the goal. Historically, pigments like color #CDB786 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: #CDB786 never pretends to be bold. Design-wise, color #CDB786 excels as a base for layered textures. #CDB786 allows wood grains, woven fibers, and stone surfaces to shine because #CDB786 doesn’t compete. In branding, #CDB786 signals maturity—ideal for heritage labels, artisan goods, or services emphasizing craftsmanship over speed. #CDB786’s the color of slow attention.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDB786 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
#CDB786
RGB
rgb(205, 183, 134)
HSL
hsl(41°, 42%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 35%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(41°, 35%, 80%)
XYZ
46.4134 48.5673 29.4824
Yxy
48.5673 0.3729 0.3902
Hunter Lab
69.6902 0.1630 4.8066
CIE-Lab
75.1814 0.7128 27.8201

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green183 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue134 / 255 (53%)
53%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Yellow35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDB786 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

#CDB786 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 #CDB786 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+)

1.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDB786 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

#CDB786

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDB786;

Text Color

color: #CDB786;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDB786;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDB78640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDB786;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDB786 0%, #8b7139 100%);

#CDB786 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDB786 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.