The Weight of Gold color: hex code #CDBB63
The Weight of Gold has the hex code #CDBB63. It is a moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80.4% red, 73.3% green and 38.8% blue (205, 187, 99).
Its hue angle is 50°, with 51% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 52% yellow and 20% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.88:1).
The Weight of Gold (#CDBB63) color codes
| HEX | #CDBB63 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(205, 187, 99) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80.4%, 73.3%, 38.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(50, 51%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(50, 52%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 52%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.71, -5.04, 46.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.71, 46.71, 96.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.201, 49.422, 18.96) | |
| Decimal | 13482851 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with The Weight of Gold, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #CDBB63 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CDBB63 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #CDBB63 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cab75bProtanopia
no red cones#cfbd67Deuteranopia
no green cones#dbb0a7Tritanopia
no blue cones#bbbbbbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cdbb63; }
.text { color: #cdbb63; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cdbb63; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(205 187 99 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cdbb63, #aacd63); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Dark Khaki.
See #CDBB63 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CDBB63?
- #CDBB63 is a moderate yellow known as The Weight of Gold. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of The Weight of Gold?
- The RGB value is 205, 187, 99: 205 red, 187 green and 99 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of The Weight of Gold?
- The complementary color is #6375CD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CDBB63?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.88:1 and white text 1.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.