Color swatch image showing #CDC9B2 with RGB(205,201,178) values
Color swatch image showing #CDC9B2 with RGB(205,201,178) values

#CDC9B2 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CDC9B2 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CDC9B2 Color Information

#CDC9B2 RGB value is (205, 201, 178). The hex color red value is 205, green is 201, and blue is 178. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 21 percent, and lightness of 75 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 13 percent, 20 percent.

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#CDC9B2 Color Meaning

Color #CDC9B2 signifies earth-toned neutrality, understated calm, and functional softness. Color #CDC9B2 is a muted, greyed beige with subtle green undertones—closer to parchment or unbleached cotton than traditional corn silk. #CDC9B2 bridges warm and cool neutrals, creating a tone that feels both grounded and airy. In minimalist and biophilic design, #CDC9B2 hue reduces sensory overload in shared spaces by offering a chromatic “buffer” that supports focus without distraction. Psychological studies show #CDC9B2 improves mood in confined environments more effectively than stark greys. Functionally, color #CDC9B2 serves as a versatile neutral in packaging, editorial, and interior design. #CDC9B2 pairs beautifully with olive, rust, and navy, creating palettes that feel modern yet organic. Digital contrast is strong against deep text colors, and #CDC9B2 meets accessibility standards with proper weighting. Print reproduction is highly consistent across uncoated stocks, enhancing its artisanal credibility. Consumer research shows products in color #CDC9B2 are perceived as more sustainable and hand-finished. Symbolically, color #CDC9B2 represents simplicity that sustains. #CDC9B2 is not emptiness but space held with care—blank pages, unworn fabric, quiet rooms. In spiritual practice, #CDC9B2 aligns with the root chakra’s grounded mode: presence through stillness. Designers choose color #CDC9B2 when they want to signal calm with intention. Its neutrality is full, not empty.

Color Conversion

Convert #CDC9B2 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
#CDC9B2
RGB
rgb(205, 201, 178)
HSL
hsl(51°, 21%, 75%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 13%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 13%, 80%)
XYZ
54.0994 57.9668 50.4568
Yxy
57.9668 0.3329 0.3567
Hunter Lab
76.1359 -0.7052 2.8409
CIE-Lab
80.7203 -2.5283 11.9904

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Blue178 / 255 (70%)
70%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#CDC9B2 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

#CDC9B2 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 #CDC9B2 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
#CDC9B2

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 #CDC9B2 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

#CDC9B2

protanopia

#cbcbb8

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CDC9B2;

Text Color

color: #CDC9B2;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CDC9B2;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CDC9B240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CDC9B2;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CDC9B2 0%, #857e57 100%);

#CDC9B2 Color FAQs

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