Color swatch image showing #CDB7A8 with RGB(205,183,168) values

#CDB7A8 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDB7A8 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDB7A8 Color Information

#CDB7A8 RGB value is (205, 183, 168). The hex color red value is 205, green is 183, and blue is 168. Its HSL format shows a hue of 24°, saturation of 27 percent, and lightness of 73 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 11 percent, 18 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDB7A8 Color Meaning

Color #CDB7A8 signifies creamy warmth, subtle luxury, and understated nourishment. #CDB7A8 pale, greyish-beige is the color of its namesake ingredient, raw silk, and sun-bleached wood. Psychologically, color #CDB7A8 soothes and comforts, evoking sensations of gentle sweetness, tactile softness, and quiet indulgence. #CDB7A8 culturally references gourmet cooking, high-quality linen, and serene, neutral interiors. Spiritually, #CDB7A8 color represents simple comfort, nourished senses, and luxury found in purity and subtlety, acting as an emblem for gentle, restorative pleasure.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDB7A8 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
#CDB7A8
RGB
rgb(205, 183, 168)
HSL
hsl(24°, 27%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 18%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(24°, 18%, 80%)
XYZ
49.1782 49.6733 44.0417
Yxy
49.6733 0.3442 0.3476
Hunter Lab
70.4793 1.2877 2.0866
CIE-Lab
75.8683 5.4198 10.4834

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green183 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue168 / 255 (66%)
66%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Yellow18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDB7A8 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

#CDB7A8 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 #CDB7A8 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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#CDB7A8

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDB7A8 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

#CDB7A8

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDB7A8;

Text Color

color: #CDB7A8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDB7A8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDB7A840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDB7A8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDB7A8 0%, #88664e 100%);

#CDB7A8 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDB7A8 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.