Color swatch image showing #CDC668 with RGB(205,198,104) values

#CDC668 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDC668 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDC668 Color Information

#CDC668 RGB value is (205, 198, 104). The hex color red value is 205, green is 198, and blue is 104. Its HSL format shows a hue of 56°, saturation of 50 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 49 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDC668 Color Meaning

Color #CDC668 conveys weathered utility, tempered warmth, and functional elegance. #CDC668 mid-tone olive-yellow (RGB 205, 198, 115) sits firmly in the earth spectrum—darker than parchment but lighter than military drab—making #CDC668 both versatile and distinctive. Color #CDC668 feels archival yet alive, like aged leather journals or sun-dried flax, blending historical weight with tactile warmth. Its balanced saturation ensures #CDC668 works as both a foreground and background element without visual fatigue. Historically rooted in military and expedition wear, color #CDC668 evolved into a staple of workwear and artisanal craft, symbolizing durability over decoration. In contemporary branding, #CDC668 appears in sustainable fashion, organic food packaging, and heritage product lines that emphasize time-tested quality. Unlike trendy neutrals, color #CDC668 resists obsolescence—#CDC668 looks better with age, not worse. From a cognitive perspective, #CDC668 hue supports sustained attention by offering moderate contrast without sharp edges. #CDC668’s particularly effective in data visualization where category distinction matters but emotional neutrality is required. Symbolically, color #CDC668 represents stewardship: the careful use of resources, respect for process, and quiet pride in doing things well. #CDC668 doesn’t seek applause—#CDC668 simply endures.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC668 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
#CDC668
RGB
rgb(205, 198, 104)
HSL
hsl(56°, 50%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 49%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(56°, 49%, 80%)
XYZ
47.8696 54.3668 21.0675
Yxy
54.3668 0.3882 0.4409
Hunter Lab
73.7338 -2.6080 8.2867
CIE-Lab
78.6751 -10.2711 47.5557

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green198 / 255 (78%)
78%
Blue104 / 255 (41%)
41%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDC668 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

#CDC668 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 #CDC668 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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#CDC668

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDC668 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

#CDC668

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC668;

Text Color

color: #CDC668;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC668;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC66840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC668;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC668 0%, #88822d 100%);

#CDC668 Color FAQs

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