Color swatch image showing #C8AD89 with RGB(200,173,137) values

#C8AD89 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C8AD89 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C8AD89 Color Information

#C8AD89 RGB value is (200, 173, 137). The hex color red value is 200, green is 173, and blue is 137. Its HSL format shows a hue of 34°, saturation of 36 percent, and lightness of 66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 13 percent, 32 percent, 22 percent.

#C8AD89 color swatch
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#C8AD89 Color Meaning

Color #C8AD89 steps further into earth pigment territory, evoking weathered sandstone, unbleached linen, and desert twilight. Color #C8AD89 serves as a bridge between neutral and warm brown, offering depth without heaviness. Its muted richness makes #C8AD89 ideal for grounding palettes that reject both monochrome sterility and overt earthiness. Psychologically, color #C8AD89 induces calm through familiarity. Humans are attuned to mid-tone earth hues from evolutionary exposure to soil, rock, and shelter. #C8AD89 shade triggers a mild parasympathetic response—lowering heart rate slightly and encouraging presence. #C8AD89’s particularly effective in wellness, hospitality, and residential design where “quiet luxury” is the goal. Historically, pigments like color #C8AD89 were derived from natural clays rich in iron oxide. Their stability made them staples in frescoes, pottery, and early paints. Today, its digital form carries that legacy into sustainable design—where “warm neutrals” are coded as eco-conscious by virtue of their organic reference. But its power lies in restraint: #C8AD89 never pretends to be bold. Design-wise, color #C8AD89 excels as a base for layered textures. #C8AD89 allows wood grains, woven fibers, and stone surfaces to shine because #C8AD89 doesn’t compete. In branding, #C8AD89 signals maturity—ideal for heritage labels, artisan goods, or services emphasizing craftsmanship over speed. #C8AD89’s the color of slow attention.

Color Conversion

Convert #C8AD89 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
#C8AD89
RGB
rgb(200, 173, 137)
HSL
hsl(34°, 36%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 32%, 22%)
HSV
hsv(34°, 32%, 78%)
XYZ
43.2783 43.9726 29.8735
Yxy
43.9726 0.3695 0.3754
Hunter Lab
66.3118 0.9147 3.5193
CIE-Lab
72.2102 4.4469 22.1279

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red200 / 255 (78%)
78%
Green173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue137 / 255 (54%)
54%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)
22%

Color Variations

#C8AD89 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

#C8AD89 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 #C8AD89 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+)

2.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C8AD89 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

#C8AD89

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C8AD89;

Text Color

color: #C8AD89;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C8AD89;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C8AD8940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C8AD89;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C8AD89 0%, #85663e 100%);

#C8AD89 Color FAQs

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