Color swatch image showing #CDC8BB with RGB(205,200,187) values
Color swatch image showing #CDC8BB with RGB(205,200,187) values

#CDC8BB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDC8BB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDC8BB Color Information

#CDC8BB RGB value is (205, 200, 187). The hex color red value is 205, green is 200, and blue is 187. Its HSL format shows a hue of 43°, saturation of 15 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 9 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDC8BB Color Meaning

Color #CDC8BB embodies quiet sophistication, composure, and grounded neutrality. #CDC8BB muted grayish-white color #CDC8BB reflects stone textures, natural fibers, and understated warmth. Psychologically, #CDC8BB promotes focus, calm reflection, and steady attention, supporting emotional equilibrium. Culturally, color #CDC8BB is used in minimalist design, interiors, and classic textiles to signify subtle elegance, reliability, and refined taste. Spiritually, #CDC8BB encourages grounded awareness, inner calm, and mindful perception, offering a serene and stabilizing presence. Its muted hue conveys quiet confidence and approachable neutrality.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC8BB 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
#CDC8BB
RGB
rgb(205, 200, 187)
HSL
hsl(43°, 15%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 9%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(43°, 9%, 80%)
XYZ
54.8008 57.8755 55.2965
Yxy
57.8755 0.3262 0.3446
Hunter Lab
76.0759 -0.1472 1.7311
CIE-Lab
80.6695 -0.5264 7.1048

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green200 / 255 (78%)
78%
Blue187 / 255 (73%)
73%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow9 / 100 (9%)
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDC8BB 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

#CDC8BB 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 #CDC8BB 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
#CDC8BB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDC8BB 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

#CDC8BB

protanopia

#cbcbbe

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC8BB;

Text Color

color: #CDC8BB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC8BB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC8BB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC8BB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC8BB 0%, #827860 100%);

#CDC8BB Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDC8BB color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.