Color swatch image showing #C6A655 with RGB(198,166,85) values
Color swatch image showing #C6A655 with RGB(198,166,85) values

#C6A655 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C6A655 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C6A655 Color Information

#C6A655 RGB value is (198, 166, 85). The hex color red value is 198, green is 166, and blue is 85. Its HSL format shows a hue of 43°, saturation of 50 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 16 percent, 57 percent, 22 percent.

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#C6A655 Color Meaning

Color #C6A655 reflects prestige, optimism, and practical elegance. #C6A655 muted yellow gold suggests grounded wealth, creative inspiration, and moderate energy, avoiding the harshness of vivid metallic tones. Psychologically, color #C6A655 promotes confidence, intellectual stimulation, and subtle motivation. Culturally, color #C6A655 draws associations with success, prosperity, and ceremonial importance. In Western art and fashion, #C6A655 signifies classic luxury; in Eastern traditions, #C6A655 symbolizes abundance, growth, and sacred value. Fengshui interprets #C6A655 as a stabilizing element that enhances wealth and career energy when placed strategically in workspaces. Spiritually, color #C6A655 corresponds to the Solar Plexus chakra, reinforcing personal power, determination, and clear decision-making. #C6A655 is a medium-dark yellow shade, combining warmth and grounded energy. Designers and architects often use #C6A655 in interiors, branding, and artwork to convey subtle opulence without overwhelming visual senses.

Color Conversion

Convert #C6A655 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
#C6A655
RGB
rgb(198, 166, 85)
HSL
hsl(43°, 50%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 16%, 57%, 22%)
HSV
hsv(43°, 57%, 78%)
XYZ
38.5646 39.9341 14.2698
Yxy
39.9341 0.4157 0.4305
Hunter Lab
63.1934 0.3575 5.4411
CIE-Lab
69.4226 1.9571 45.6907

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red198 / 255 (78%)
78%
Green166 / 255 (65%)
65%
Blue85 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Yellow57 / 100 (57%)
57%
Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)
22%

Color Variations

#C6A655 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

#C6A655 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 #C6A655 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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#C6A655

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C6A655 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

#C6A655

protanopia

#b8b869

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C6A655;

Text Color

color: #C6A655;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C6A655;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C6A65540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C6A655;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C6A655 0%, #7b6429 100%);

#C6A655 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C6A655 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.