#C8AD80 Color Meaning and Information

#C8AD80 Color Information

#C8AD80 RGB value is (200, 173, 128). The hex color red value is 200, green is 173, and blue is 128. Its HSL format shows a hue of 38°, saturation of 40 percent, and lightness of 64 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 13 percent, 36 percent, 22 percent.

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#C8AD80 Color Meaning

Color #C8AD80 signifies grounded elegance, subtle warmth, and natural sophistication. Its soft beige tone evokes sandy landscapes and refined textures. Psychologically, color #C8AD80 promotes calmness, stability, and thoughtful observation. In design, color #C8AD80 harmonizes with earth tones, muted greens, and soft whites, providing a versatile, sophisticated base. Symbolically, #C8AD80 embodies subtle refinement, patience, and understated luxury. Spiritually, color #C8AD80 fosters grounded mindfulness, balance, and introspective clarity. Across cultures, #C8AD80 resonates with classic interiors, natural materials, and timeless elegance.

Color Conversion

Convert #C8AD80 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

#C8AD80

RGB

rgb(200, 173, 128)

HSL

hsl(38°, 40%, 64%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 13%, 36%, 22%)

HSV

hsv(38°, 36%, 78%)

XYZ

42.6593 43.7250 26.6135

Yxy

43.7250 0.3775 0.3870

Hunter Lab

66.1249 0.6762 4.0922

CIE-Lab

72.0443 3.3190 26.7524

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red200 / 255 (78%)

78%

Green173 / 255 (68%)

68%

Blue128 / 255 (50%)

50%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Yellow36 / 100 (36%)

36%

Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)

22%

Color Variations

#C8AD80 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

#C8AD80 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 #C8AD80 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:#C8AD80

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.15:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.15:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.15:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C8AD80 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

#C8AD80

protanopia

#bcbc8b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C8AD80;

Text Color

color: #C8AD80;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C8AD80;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C8AD8040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C8AD80;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C8AD80 0%, #856939 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C8AD80 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.