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#C2B25C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C2B25C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C2B25C Color Information

#C2B25C RGB value is (194, 178, 92). The hex color red value is 194, green is 178, and blue is 92. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 46 percent, and lightness of56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 53 percent, 24percent.

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#C2B25C Color Meaning

Color #C2B25C reflects prestige, optimism, and practical elegance. #C2B25C muted yellow gold suggests grounded wealth, creative inspiration, and moderate energy, avoiding the harshness of vivid metallic tones. Psychologically, color #C2B25C promotes confidence, intellectual stimulation, and subtle motivation. Culturally, color #C2B25C draws associations with success, prosperity, and ceremonial importance. In Western art and fashion, #C2B25C signifies classic luxury; in Eastern traditions, #C2B25C symbolizes abundance, growth, and sacred value. Fengshui interprets #C2B25C as a stabilizing element that enhances wealth and career energy when placed strategically in workspaces. Spiritually, color #C2B25C corresponds to the Solar Plexus chakra, reinforcing personal power, determination, and clear decision-making. #C2B25C is a medium-dark yellow shade, combining warmth and grounded energy. Designers and architects often use #C2B25C in interiors, branding, and artwork to convey subtle opulence without overwhelming visual senses.

Color Conversion

Convert #C2B25C 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
#C2B25C
RGB
rgb(194, 178, 92)
HSL
hsl(51°, 46%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 53%, 24%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 53%, 76%)
XYZ
40.1003 44.0828 16.5205
Yxy
44.0828 0.3982 0.4377
Hunter Lab
66.3949 -1.1105 6.1604
CIE-Lab
72.2838 -5.5264 45.5413

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red194 / 255 (76%)
76%
Green178 / 255 (70%)
70%
Blue92 / 255 (36%)
36%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow53 / 100 (53%)
53%
Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)
24%

Color Variations

#C2B25C 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

#C2B25C 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 #C2B25C 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C2B25C 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

#C2B25C

protanopia

#bbbb71

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C2B25C;

Text Color

color: #C2B25C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C2B25C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C2B25C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C2B25C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C2B25C 0%, #7a6f2d 100%);

#C2B25C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C2B25C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.