Color swatch image showing #C95A57 with RGB(201,90,87) values
Color swatch image showing #C95A57 with RGB(201,90,87) values

#C95A57 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C95A57 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C95A57 Color Information

#C95A57 RGB value is (201, 90, 87). The hex color red value is 201, green is 90, and blue is 87. Its HSL format shows a hue of 2°, saturation of 51 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 55 percent, 57 percent, 21 percent.

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#C95A57 Color Meaning

Color #C95A57 reinforces emotional grounding and familiar strength. Often used in technical naming, #C95A57 still carries earthy reliability. Psychologically, color #C95A57 supports calm confidence. Culturally, #C95A57 reflects traditional material use. Symbolically, color #C95A57 emphasizes consistency and depth.

Color Conversion

Convert #C95A57 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
#C95A57
RGB
rgb(201, 90, 87)
HSL
hsl(2°, 51%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 55%, 57%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(2°, 57%, 79%)
XYZ
29.4639 20.4180 11.4050
Yxy
20.4180 0.4808 0.3332
Hunter Lab
45.1863 4.2250 1.4420
CIE-Lab
52.3065 43.9676 23.4924

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green90 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue87 / 255 (34%)
34%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Yellow57 / 100 (57%)
57%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#C95A57 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

#C95A57 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 #C95A57 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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#C95A57

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C95A57 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

#C95A57

protanopia

#999858

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C95A57;

Text Color

color: #C95A57;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C95A57;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C95A5740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C95A57;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C95A57 0%, #7e2c29 100%);

#C95A57 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C95A57 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.