#CDC09D Color Meaning and Information

#CDC09D Color Information

#CDC09D RGB value is (205, 192, 157). The hex color red value is 205, green is 192, and blue is 157. Its HSL format shows a hue of 44°, saturation of 32 percent, and lightness of 71 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 23 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDC09D Color Meaning

Color #CDC09D represents grounded warmth, subtle resilience, and balanced energy. In color psychology, #CDC09D encourages careful attention, emotional moderation, and reflective focus. Across cultures and history, color #CDC09D has been used in interior design, traditional crafts, and textiles, symbolizing durability, practicality, and subtle elegance. From a spiritual perspective, color #CDC09D embodies steady awareness, patient observation, and mindful action. #CDC09D supports thoughtful engagement with environments and personal interactions.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC09D 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

#CDC09D

RGB

rgb(205, 192, 157)

HSL

hsl(44°, 32%, 71%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 6%, 23%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(44°, 23%, 80%)

XYZ

50.1123 53.1127 39.5089

Yxy

53.1127 0.3511 0.3721

Hunter Lab

72.8785 -0.2505 3.9358

CIE-Lab

77.9415 -0.9911 19.3171

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green192 / 255 (75%)

75%

Blue157 / 255 (62%)

62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta6 / 100 (6%)

Yellow23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CDC09D 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

#CDC09D 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 #CDC09D 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:#CDC09D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.81:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.81:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.81:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDC09D 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

#CDC09D

protanopia

#c7c7a5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC09D;

Text Color

color: #CDC09D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC09D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC09D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC09D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC09D 0%, #8a7847 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CDC09D in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.