Color swatch image showing #C4AEBD with RGB(196,174,189) values
Color swatch image showing #C4AEBD with RGB(196,174,189) values

#C4AEBD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C4AEBD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C4AEBD Color Information

#C4AEBD RGB value is (196, 174, 189). The hex color red value is 196, green is 174, and blue is 189. Its HSL format shows a hue of 319°, saturation of 16 percent, and lightness of 73 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 11 percent, 4 percent, 23 percent.

#C4AEBD color swatch
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#C4AEBD Color Meaning

Color #C4AEBD reflects restraint, emotional maturity, and softened sentiment. #C4AEBD muted rose beige (#C4AEBD) tones down vulnerability, replacing #C4AEBD with composure and thoughtful warmth. Psychologically, color #C4AEBD supports emotional regulation and calm communication. #C4AEBD helps people respond rather than react. Culturally, #C4AEBD appears in heritage interiors, editorial layouts, and understated fashion palettes. Symbolically, #C4AEBD represents acceptance, emotional intelligence, and balanced sensitivity shaped by experience.

Color Conversion

Convert #C4AEBD 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
#C4AEBD
RGB
rgb(196, 174, 189)
HSL
hsl(319°, 16%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 4%, 23%)
HSV
hsv(319°, 11%, 77%)
XYZ
47.0863 45.6820 54.4799
Yxy
45.6820 0.3198 0.3102
Hunter Lab
67.5885 2.3042 -0.9443
CIE-Lab
73.3387 10.5489 -4.7452

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red196 / 255 (77%)
77%
Green174 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue189 / 255 (74%)
74%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Yellow4 / 100 (4%)
Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)
23%

Color Variations

#C4AEBD 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

#C4AEBD 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 #C4AEBD 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

2.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C4AEBD 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

#C4AEBD

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C4AEBD;

Text Color

color: #C4AEBD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C4AEBD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C4AEBD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C4AEBD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C4AEBD 0%, #7d5a72 100%);

#C4AEBD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C4AEBD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.