#CDC1AB Color Meaning and Information

#CDC1AB Color Information

#CDC1AB RGB value is (205, 193, 171). The hex color red value is 205, green is 193, and blue is 171. Its HSL format shows a hue of 39°, saturation of 25 percent, and lightness of74 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 17 percent, 20percent.

#CDC1AB

rgb(205, 193, 171)

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#CDC1AB Color Meaning

color #CDC1AB signifies grounded neutrality, earth-touched softness, and mature elegance. #CDC1AB beige-leaning white mimics aged linen or clay-plastered walls—warm, slightly muted, and inherently stable. Psychologically, Color #CDC1AB creates a sense of shelter in digital spaces; #CDC1AB feels like a room with good bones. Designers use #CDC1AB in heritage fashion, ceramic branding, and slow-living platforms. Spiritually, #CDC1AB represents wisdom that has settled—ideas that no longer need to prove themselves. Use color #CDC1AB when your brand values quiet confidence over loud claims, and your audience seeks substance wrapped in subtlety.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC1AB 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

#CDC1AB

RGB

rgb(205, 193, 171)

HSL

hsl(39°, 25%, 74%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 6%, 17%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(39°, 17%, 80%)

XYZ

51.5975 54.0593 46.2431

Yxy

54.0593 0.3397 0.3559

Hunter Lab

73.5250 0.1475 2.7346

CIE-Lab

78.4963 0.5692 12.5901

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green193 / 255 (76%)

76%

Blue171 / 255 (67%)

67%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta6 / 100 (6%)

Yellow17 / 100 (17%)

17%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CDC1AB 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

#CDC1AB 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 #CDC1AB 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:#CDC1AB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.78:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.78:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.78:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDC1AB 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

#CDC1AB

protanopia

#c8c8b0

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC1AB;

Text Color

color: #CDC1AB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC1AB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC1AB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC1AB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC1AB 0%, #887552 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CDC1AB in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.