Color swatch image showing #C4AEA4 with RGB(196,174,164) values

#C4AEA4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C4AEA4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C4AEA4 Color Information

#C4AEA4 RGB value is (196, 174, 164). The hex color red value is 196, green is 174, and blue is 164. Its HSL format shows a hue of 19°, saturation of 21 percent, and lightness of 71 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 11 percent, 16 percent, 23 percent.

#C4AEA4 color swatch
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#C4AEA4 Color Meaning

Color #C4AEA4 signifies subtle warmth, gentle charm, and approachable elegance. #C4AEA4 soft, muted pink color #C4AEA4 evokes petals, blush tones, and refined delicacy. Psychologically, #C4AEA4 promotes emotional openness, social receptivity, and balanced creativity, enhancing interpersonal warmth and comfort. Culturally, color #C4AEA4 appears in fashion, interior design, and decorative arts to convey elegance, tenderness, and subtle charm. Spiritually, #C4AEA4 channels heart-centered awareness, calm emotional energy, and gentle mindfulness, fostering harmonious connection and reflective composure. Its muted tone balances warmth with sophistication.

Color Conversion

Convert #C4AEA4 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
#C4AEA4
RGB
rgb(196, 174, 164)
HSL
hsl(19°, 21%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 16%, 23%)
HSV
hsv(19°, 16%, 77%)
XYZ
44.6018 44.6882 41.3969
Yxy
44.6882 0.3413 0.3419
Hunter Lab
66.8492 1.3219 1.4307
CIE-Lab
72.6861 6.2774 8.0191

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red196 / 255 (77%)
77%
Green174 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue164 / 255 (64%)
64%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Yellow16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)
23%

Color Variations

#C4AEA4 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

#C4AEA4 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 #C4AEA4 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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#C4AEA4

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C4AEA4 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

#C4AEA4

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C4AEA4;

Text Color

color: #C4AEA4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C4AEA4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C4AEA440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C4AEA4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C4AEA4 0%, #7f6053 100%);

#C4AEA4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C4AEA4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.