Color swatch image showing #CDC0AD with RGB(205,192,173) values

#CDC0AD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDC0AD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDC0AD Color Information

#CDC0AD RGB value is (205, 192, 173). The hex color red value is 205, green is 192, and blue is 173. Its HSL format shows a hue of 36°, saturation of 24 percent, and lightness of 74 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 16 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDC0AD Color Meaning

Color #CDC0AD signifies grounded neutrality, earth-touched softness, and mature elegance. #CDC0AD beige-leaning white mimics aged linen or clay-plastered walls—warm, slightly muted, and inherently stable. Psychologically, color #CDC0AD creates a sense of shelter in digital spaces; #CDC0AD feels like a room with good bones. Designers use #CDC0AD in heritage fashion, ceramic branding, and slow-living platforms. Spiritually, #CDC0AD represents wisdom that has settled—ideas that no longer need to prove themselves. Use color #CDC0AD when your brand values quiet confidence over loud claims, and your audience seeks substance wrapped in subtlety.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC0AD 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
#CDC0AD
RGB
rgb(205, 192, 173)
HSL
hsl(36°, 24%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 16%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(36°, 16%, 80%)
XYZ
51.5693 53.6955 47.1814
Yxy
53.6955 0.3383 0.3522
Hunter Lab
73.2772 0.3633 2.4372
CIE-Lab
78.2839 1.4106 11.2138

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green192 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue173 / 255 (68%)
68%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDC0AD 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

#CDC0AD 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 #CDC0AD 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.

#FFFFFF
#CDC0AD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDC0AD 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

#CDC0AD

protanopia

#c7c7b2

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC0AD;

Text Color

color: #CDC0AD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC0AD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC0AD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC0AD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC0AD 0%, #877253 100%);

#CDC0AD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDC0AD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.