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#CDC97E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDC97E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDC97E Color Information

#CDC97E RGB value is (205, 201, 126). The hex color red value is 205, green is 201, and blue is 126. Its HSL format shows a hue of 57°, saturation of 44 percent, and lightness of65 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 39 percent, 20percent.

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#CDC97E Color Meaning

color #CDC97E conveys weathered utility, tempered warmth, and functional elegance. #CDC97E mid-tone olive-yellow (RGB 205, 198, 115) sits firmly in the earth spectrum—darker than parchment but lighter than military drab—making #CDC97E both versatile and distinctive. Color #CDC97E feels archival yet alive, like aged leather journals or sun-dried flax, blending historical weight with tactile warmth. Its balanced saturation ensures #CDC97E works as both a foreground and background element without visual fatigue. Historically rooted in military and expedition wear, color #CDC97E evolved into a staple of workwear and artisanal craft, symbolizing durability over decoration. In contemporary branding, #CDC97E appears in sustainable fashion, organic food packaging, and heritage product lines that emphasize time-tested quality. Unlike trendy neutrals, color #CDC97E resists obsolescence—#CDC97E looks better with age, not worse. From a cognitive perspective, #CDC97E hue supports sustained attention by offering moderate contrast without sharp edges. #CDC97E’s particularly effective in data visualization where category distinction matters but emotional neutrality is required. Symbolically, color #CDC97E represents stewardship: the careful use of resources, respect for process, and quiet pride in doing things well. #CDC97E doesn’t seek applause—#CDC97E simply endures.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC97E 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
#CDC97E
RGB
rgb(205, 201, 126)
HSL
hsl(57°, 44%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 39%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(57°, 39%, 80%)
XYZ
49.8294 56.2588 27.9714
Yxy
56.2588 0.3717 0.4197
Hunter Lab
75.0059 -2.5403 7.3588
CIE-Lab
79.7609 -9.5947 37.9652

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Blue126 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDC97E 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

#CDC97E 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 #CDC97E 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CDC97E 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

#CDC97E

protanopia

#cbcb90

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC97E;

Text Color

color: #CDC97E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC97E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC97E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC97E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC97E 0%, #8b8636 100%);

#CDC97E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDC97E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.