#C6CBC9 Color Meaning and Information

#C6CBC9 Color Information

#C6CBC9 RGB value is (198, 203, 201). The hex color red value is 198, green is 203, and blue is 201. Its HSL format shows a hue of 156°, saturation of 5 percent, and lightness of 79 percent. The CMYK process values are 2 percent, 0 percent, 1 percent, 20 percent.

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#C6CBC9 Color Meaning

Color #C6CBC9 conveys cool neutrality, calm sophistication, and reflective stability. #C6CBC9 pale gray evokes ice flows and polished stone. Psychologically, color #C6CBC9 reduces emotional noise and supports thoughtful analysis. Designers often use #C6CBC9 to create serene and balanced spaces. Symbolically, color #C6CBC9 represents subtle strength and composed observation. Cultural associations link #C6CBC9 to industrial design and understated elegance. Spiritually, color #C6CBC9 embodies quiet discernment and mindful calm.

Color Conversion

Convert #C6CBC9 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

#C6CBC9

RGB

rgb(198, 203, 201)

HSL

hsl(156°, 5%, 79%)

CMYK

cmyk(2%, 0%, 1%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(156°, 2%, 80%)

XYZ

55.1873 58.9347 63.7252

Yxy

58.9347 0.3103 0.3314

Hunter Lab

76.7689 -0.5912 0.1006

CIE-Lab

81.2557 -2.0768 0.3882

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red198 / 255 (78%)

78%

Green203 / 255 (80%)

80%

Blue201 / 255 (79%)

79%

CMYK Values

Cyan2 / 100 (2%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow1 / 100 (1%)

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#C6CBC9 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

#C6CBC9 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 #C6CBC9 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#C6CBC9

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.64:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.64:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.64:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C6CBC9 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

#C6CBC9

protanopia

#c8c8c9

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C6CBC9;

Text Color

color: #C6CBC9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C6CBC9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C6CBC940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C6CBC9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C6CBC9 0%, #6e7975 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C6CBC9 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.