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#CDC083 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDC083 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDC083 Color Information

#CDC083 RGB value is (205, 192, 131). The hex color red value is 205, green is 192, and blue is 131. Its HSL format shows a hue of 49°, saturation of 43 percent, and lightness of66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 36 percent, 20percent.

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#CDC083 Color Meaning

color #CDC083 steps further into earth pigment territory, evoking weathered sandstone, unbleached linen, and desert twilight. Color #CDC083 serves as a bridge between neutral and warm brown, offering depth without heaviness. Its muted richness makes #CDC083 ideal for grounding palettes that reject both monochrome sterility and overt earthiness. Psychologically, Color #CDC083 induces calm through familiarity. Humans are attuned to mid-tone earth hues from evolutionary exposure to soil, rock, and shelter. #CDC083 shade triggers a mild parasympathetic response—lowering heart rate slightly and encouraging presence. #CDC083’s particularly effective in wellness, hospitality, and residential design where “quiet luxury” is the goal. Historically, pigments like Color #CDC083 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: #CDC083 never pretends to be bold. Design-wise, Color #CDC083 excels as a base for layered textures. #CDC083 allows wood grains, woven fibers, and stone surfaces to shine because #CDC083 doesn’t compete. In branding, #CDC083 signals maturity—ideal for heritage labels, artisan goods, or services emphasizing craftsmanship over speed. #CDC083’s the color of slow attention.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC083 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
#CDC083
RGB
rgb(205, 192, 131)
HSL
hsl(49°, 43%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 36%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(49°, 36%, 80%)
XYZ
48.1232 52.3171 29.0346
Yxy
52.3171 0.3717 0.4041
Hunter Lab
72.3306 -1.0777 5.9546
CIE-Lab
77.4701 -4.3756 32.4247

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green192 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue131 / 255 (51%)
51%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDC083 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

#CDC083 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 #CDC083 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 AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDC083 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

#CDC083

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC083;

Text Color

color: #CDC083;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC083;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC08340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC083;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC083 0%, #8c7c38 100%);

#CDC083 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDC083 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.