Color swatch image showing #C08084 with RGB(192,128,132) values

#C08084 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C08084 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C08084 Color Information

#C08084 RGB value is (192, 128, 132). The hex color red value is 192, green is 128, and blue is 132. Its HSL format shows a hue of 356°, saturation of 34 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 33 percent, 31 percent, 25 percent.

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#C08084 Color Meaning

Color #C08084 softens passion into memory. #C08084 dusty pink-brown strips romance of its gloss, leaving warmth tempered by time. Color #C08084 evokes faded love letters, well-worn quilts, and gentle remembrance—ideal for heritage storytelling, senior wellness, and inclusive femininity. Perceptual studies show that desaturated reds like color #C08084 activate emotional recall without triggering urgency—making them effective in memorial design and therapeutic contexts. Its gray undertone adds neutrality, allowing #C08084 to cross gender and age boundaries more easily than bright pinks. Historically used in Victorian interiors and early 20th-century photography, color #C08084 bridges nostalgia and modernity. Today, #C08084 appears in editorial layouts and ceramic glazes where subtlety signals sophistication. #C08084 never shouts; #C08084 resonates—like a voice remembered, not recorded.

Color Conversion

Convert #C08084 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
#C08084
RGB
rgb(192, 128, 132)
HSL
hsl(356°, 34%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 33%, 31%, 25%)
HSV
hsv(356°, 33%, 75%)
XYZ
33.6223 28.3108 25.5222
Yxy
28.3108 0.3845 0.3237
Hunter Lab
53.2079 3.3211 0.8318
CIE-Lab
60.1685 25.3044 8.0098

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red192 / 255 (75%)
75%
Green128 / 255 (50%)
50%
Blue132 / 255 (52%)
52%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Yellow31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)
25%

Color Variations

#C08084 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

#C08084 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 #C08084 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+)

3.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.15:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C08084 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

#C08084

protanopia

#a4a483

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C08084;

Text Color

color: #C08084;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C08084;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C0808440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C08084;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C08084 0%, #7d3e42 100%);

#C08084 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C08084 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.