#CDC9AE Color Meaning and Information

#CDC9AE Color Information

#CDC9AE RGB value is (205, 201, 174). The hex color red value is 205, green is 201, and blue is 174. Its HSL format shows a hue of 52°, saturation of 24 percent, and lightness of 74 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 15 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDC9AE Color Meaning

Color #CDC9AE signifies earth-toned neutrality, understated calm, and functional softness. Color #CDC9AE is a muted, greyed beige with subtle green undertones—closer to parchment or unbleached cotton than traditional corn silk. #CDC9AE bridges warm and cool neutrals, creating a tone that feels both grounded and airy. In minimalist and biophilic design, #CDC9AE hue reduces sensory overload in shared spaces by offering a chromatic “buffer” that supports focus without distraction. Psychological studies show #CDC9AE improves mood in confined environments more effectively than stark greys. Functionally, color #CDC9AE serves as a versatile neutral in packaging, editorial, and interior design. #CDC9AE pairs beautifully with olive, rust, and navy, creating palettes that feel modern yet organic. Digital contrast is strong against deep text colors, and #CDC9AE meets accessibility standards with proper weighting. Print reproduction is highly consistent across uncoated stocks, enhancing its artisanal credibility. Consumer research shows products in color #CDC9AE are perceived as more sustainable and hand-finished. Symbolically, color #CDC9AE represents simplicity that sustains. #CDC9AE is not emptiness but space held with care—blank pages, unworn fabric, quiet rooms. In spiritual practice, #CDC9AE aligns with the root chakra’s grounded mode: presence through stillness. Designers choose color #CDC9AE when they want to signal calm with intention. Its neutrality is full, not empty.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC9AE 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

#CDC9AE

RGB

rgb(205, 201, 174)

HSL

hsl(52°, 24%, 74%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 2%, 15%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(52°, 15%, 80%)

XYZ

53.7035 57.8084 48.3721

Yxy

57.8084 0.3359 0.3616

Hunter Lab

76.0318 -0.8777 3.2656

CIE-Lab

80.6322 -3.1616 14.0000

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green201 / 255 (79%)

79%

Blue174 / 255 (68%)

68%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta2 / 100 (2%)

Yellow15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#CDC9AE 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

#CDC9AE 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 #CDC9AE 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:#CDC9AE

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 #CDC9AE 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

#CDC9AE

protanopia

#cbcbb5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC9AE;

Text Color

color: #CDC9AE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC9AE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC9AE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC9AE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC9AE 0%, #878053 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CDC9AE in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.