#C7B43C Color Information
#C7B43C RGB value is (199, 180, 60). The hex color red value is 199, green is 180, and blue is 60. Its HSL format shows a hue of 52°, saturation of 55 percent, and lightness of51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 10 percent, 70 percent, 22percent.
#C7B43C Color Meaning
Color #C7B43C radiates warmth without glare. Unlike metallic yellows or neon accents, #C7B43C muted gold draws from tarnished brass, dried wheat, and late-afternoon light. #C7B43C celebrates abundance that has settled into wisdom—not spectacle. Color #C7B43C works best when evoking legacy, harvest, or quiet prestige in design contexts. Studies in color preference show that desaturated golds like color #C7B43C appeal across age groups because they avoid the childishness of bright yellows and the coldness of silver. Its earthy undertone links #C7B43C to natural cycles—ripeness, decay, renewal. In branding, #C7B43C signals maturity: think heritage institutions, artisan goods, or financial services with historical roots. Unlike flashy gold, color #C7B43C doesn’t demand attention; #C7B43C earns respect. #C7B43C pairs powerfully with deep greens or charcoals to create palettes that feel both dignified and grounded. Culturally, color #C7B43C bridges agricultural gratitude and intellectual honor—ideal for awards, diplomas, or commemorative design. Color #C7B43C isn’t shiny—#C7B43C’s earned.
Color Conversion
Convert #C7B43C 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.
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Color Variations
#C7B43C 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
#C7B43C 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 #C7B43C 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #C7B43C 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.
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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#C7B43C Color FAQs
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