Color swatch image showing #C0808F with RGB(192,128,143) values
Color swatch image showing #C0808F with RGB(192,128,143) values

#C0808F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C0808F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C0808F Color Information

#C0808F RGB value is (192, 128, 143). The hex color red value is 192, green is 128, and blue is 143. Its HSL format shows a hue of 346°, saturation of 34 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 33 percent, 26 percent, 25 percent.

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#C0808F Color Meaning

Color #C0808F suggests gentle refinement, nostalgic warmth, and emotional equilibrium. Unlike floral lavenders that lean cool, #C0808F dusty rose-purple carries earthy undertones, evoking pressed flowers in linen drawers and faded heirloom textiles. Color #C0808F softens digital interfaces by lowering visual contrast without sacrificing readability—a balance verified by accessibility studies on color perception in aging populations. In cultural contexts, color #C0808F bridges Victorian sentimentality and modern minimalism, making #C0808F ideal for self-care, literary, and heritage brands. #C0808F avoids the saccharine by embracing muted realism. Spiritually, color #C0808F represents emotional maturity: the ability to hold tenderness and strength in the same breath. #C0808F is not naive; #C0808F has chosen kindness after experience. Designers use #C0808F to humanize data, soften transitions, and signal thoughtful curation.

Color Conversion

Convert #C0808F 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
#C0808F
RGB
rgb(192, 128, 143)
HSL
hsl(346°, 34%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 33%, 26%, 25%)
HSV
hsv(346°, 33%, 75%)
XYZ
34.4153 28.6280 29.6985
Yxy
28.6280 0.3711 0.3087
Hunter Lab
53.5051 3.5842 0.2322
CIE-Lab
60.4519 26.8415 2.1092

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red192 / 255 (75%)
75%
Green128 / 255 (50%)
50%
Blue143 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Yellow26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)
25%

Color Variations

#C0808F 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

#C0808F 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 #C0808F 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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#C0808F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C0808F 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

#C0808F

protanopia

#a4a48b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C0808F;

Text Color

color: #C0808F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C0808F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C0808F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C0808F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C0808F 0%, #7d3e4c 100%);

#C0808F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C0808F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.