Color swatch image showing #C2B26F with RGB(194,178,111) values
Color swatch image showing #C2B26F with RGB(194,178,111) values

#C2B26F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C2B26F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C2B26F Color Information

#C2B26F RGB value is (194, 178, 111). The hex color red value is 194, green is 178, and blue is 111. Its HSL format shows a hue of 48°, saturation of 40 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 43 percent, 24 percent.

#C2B26F color swatch
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#C2B26F Color Meaning

Color #C2B26F signifies practical camouflage, military earth, and subdued alertness. #C2B26F dusty, yellowish-brown, identical to Dark Khaki, evokes desert uniforms, dried grasses, and worn utilitarian fabric. Psychologically, color #C2B26F encourages reliability, resourcefulness, and a grounded readiness that blends with the environment. #C2B26F culturally references expedition gear, historical field clothing, and the colors of arid landscapes. Spiritually, #C2B26F color represents the wisdom of adaptation, patience in austerity, and strength drawn from pragmatic connection to the land, acting as a symbol for resilient and versatile endurance.

Color Conversion

Convert #C2B26F 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
#C2B26F
RGB
rgb(194, 178, 111)
HSL
hsl(48°, 40%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 43%, 24%)
HSV
hsv(48°, 43%, 76%)
XYZ
41.0378 44.4578 21.4572
Yxy
44.4578 0.3837 0.4157
Hunter Lab
66.6767 -0.7550 5.2965
CIE-Lab
72.5334 -3.7025 36.2578

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red194 / 255 (76%)
76%
Green178 / 255 (70%)
70%
Blue111 / 255 (44%)
44%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow43 / 100 (43%)
43%
Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)
24%

Color Variations

#C2B26F 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

#C2B26F 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 #C2B26F 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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#C2B26F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C2B26F 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

#C2B26F

protanopia

#bbbb7f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C2B26F;

Text Color

color: #C2B26F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C2B26F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C2B26F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C2B26F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C2B26F 0%, #7d6f36 100%);

#C2B26F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C2B26F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.