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#CDC982 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDC982 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDC982 Color Information

#CDC982 RGB value is (205, 201, 130). The hex color red value is 205, green is 201, and blue is 130. Its HSL format shows a hue of 57°, saturation of 43 percent, and lightness of66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 37 percent, 20percent.

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#CDC982 Color Meaning

Color #CDC982 conveys weathered utility, tempered warmth, and functional elegance. #CDC982 mid-tone olive-yellow (RGB 205, 198, 115) sits firmly in the earth spectrum—darker than parchment but lighter than military drab—making #CDC982 both versatile and distinctive. Color #CDC982 feels archival yet alive, like aged leather journals or sun-dried flax, blending historical weight with tactile warmth. Its balanced saturation ensures #CDC982 works as both a foreground and background element without visual fatigue. Historically rooted in military and expedition wear, color #CDC982 evolved into a staple of workwear and artisanal craft, symbolizing durability over decoration. In contemporary branding, #CDC982 appears in sustainable fashion, organic food packaging, and heritage product lines that emphasize time-tested quality. Unlike trendy neutrals, color #CDC982 resists obsolescence—#CDC982 looks better with age, not worse. From a cognitive perspective, #CDC982 hue supports sustained attention by offering moderate contrast without sharp edges. #CDC982’s particularly effective in data visualization where category distinction matters but emotional neutrality is required. Symbolically, color #CDC982 represents stewardship: the careful use of resources, respect for process, and quiet pride in doing things well. #CDC982 doesn’t seek applause—#CDC982 simply endures.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC982 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
#CDC982
RGB
rgb(205, 201, 130)
HSL
hsl(57°, 43%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 37%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(57°, 37%, 80%)
XYZ
50.0927 56.3641 29.3583
Yxy
56.3641 0.3688 0.4150
Hunter Lab
75.0760 -2.4288 7.0841
CIE-Lab
79.8206 -9.1432 36.0007

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Blue130 / 255 (51%)
51%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDC982 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

#CDC982 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 #CDC982 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 #CDC982 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

#CDC982

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC982;

Text Color

color: #CDC982;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC982;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC98240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC982;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC982 0%, #8c8738 100%);

#CDC982 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CDC982 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.