Color swatch image showing #C7B453 with RGB(199,180,83) values
Color swatch image showing #C7B453 with RGB(199,180,83) values

#C7B453 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C7B453 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C7B453 Color Information

#C7B453 RGB value is (199, 180, 83). The hex color red value is 199, green is 180, and blue is 83. Its HSL format shows a hue of 50°, saturation of 51 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 10 percent, 58 percent, 22 percent.

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#C7B453 Color Meaning

Color #C7B453 reflects prestige, optimism, and practical elegance. #C7B453 muted yellow gold suggests grounded wealth, creative inspiration, and moderate energy, avoiding the harshness of vivid metallic tones. Psychologically, color #C7B453 promotes confidence, intellectual stimulation, and subtle motivation. Culturally, color #C7B453 draws associations with success, prosperity, and ceremonial importance. In Western art and fashion, #C7B453 signifies classic luxury; in Eastern traditions, #C7B453 symbolizes abundance, growth, and sacred value. Fengshui interprets #C7B453 as a stabilizing element that enhances wealth and career energy when placed strategically in workspaces. Spiritually, color #C7B453 corresponds to the Solar Plexus chakra, reinforcing personal power, determination, and clear decision-making. #C7B453 is a medium-dark yellow shade, combining warmth and grounded energy. Designers and architects often use #C7B453 in interiors, branding, and artwork to convey subtle opulence without overwhelming visual senses.

Color Conversion

Convert #C7B453 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
#C7B453
RGB
rgb(199, 180, 83)
HSL
hsl(50°, 51%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 10%, 58%, 22%)
HSV
hsv(50°, 58%, 78%)
XYZ
41.4358 45.4092 14.7646
Yxy
45.4092 0.4078 0.4469
Hunter Lab
67.3863 -1.0803 6.8880
CIE-Lab
73.1605 -5.1875 50.9746

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red199 / 255 (78%)
78%
Green180 / 255 (71%)
71%
Blue83 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta10 / 100 (10%)
Yellow58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)
22%

Color Variations

#C7B453 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

#C7B453 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 #C7B453 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+)

2.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C7B453 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

#C7B453

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C7B453;

Text Color

color: #C7B453;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C7B453;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C7B45340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C7B453;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C7B453 0%, #7c6e28 100%);

#C7B453 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C7B453 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.