Color swatch image showing #C6CBD0 with RGB(198,203,208) values

#C6CBD0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C6CBD0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C6CBD0 Color Information

#C6CBD0 RGB value is (198, 203, 208). The hex color red value is 198, green is 203, and blue is 208. Its HSL format shows a hue of 210°, saturation of 10 percent, and lightness of 80 percent. The CMYK process values are 5 percent, 2 percent, 0 percent, 18 percent.

#C6CBD0 color swatch
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#C6CBD0 Color Meaning

Color #C6CBD0 conveys cool neutrality, calm sophistication, and reflective stability. #C6CBD0 pale gray evokes ice flows and polished stone. Psychologically, color #C6CBD0 reduces emotional noise and supports thoughtful analysis. Designers often use #C6CBD0 to create serene and balanced spaces. Symbolically, color #C6CBD0 represents subtle strength and composed observation. Cultural associations link #C6CBD0 to industrial design and understated elegance. Spiritually, color #C6CBD0 embodies quiet discernment and mindful calm.

Color Conversion

Convert #C6CBD0 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
#C6CBD0
RGB
rgb(198, 203, 208)
HSL
hsl(210°, 10%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(5%, 2%, 0%, 18%)
HSV
hsv(210°, 5%, 82%)
XYZ
56.0298 59.2717 68.1620
Yxy
59.2717 0.3054 0.3231
Hunter Lab
76.9881 -0.2191 -0.8227
CIE-Lab
81.4407 -0.7623 -3.0886

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red198 / 255 (78%)
78%
Green203 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue208 / 255 (82%)
82%

CMYK Values

Cyan5 / 100 (5%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)18 / 100 (18%)
18%

Color Variations

#C6CBD0 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

#C6CBD0 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 #C6CBD0 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.

#FFFFFF
#C6CBD0

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C6CBD0 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

#C6CBD0

protanopia

#c8c8cf

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C6CBD0;

Text Color

color: #C6CBD0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C6CBD0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C6CBD040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C6CBD0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C6CBD0 0%, #697581 100%);

#C6CBD0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C6CBD0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.