Color swatch image showing #C98E7D with RGB(201,142,125) values

#C98E7D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C98E7D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C98E7D Color Information

#C98E7D RGB value is (201, 142, 125). The hex color red value is 201, green is 142, and blue is 125. Its HSL format shows a hue of 13°, saturation of 41 percent, and lightness of 64 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 29 percent, 38 percent, 21 percent.

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#C98E7D Color Meaning

Color #C98E7D conveys time-worn warmth, tactile heritage, and quiet opulence. #C98E7D muted orange-brown mimics aged metal polished by generations of hands—not shiny, but luminous with memory. Psychologically, color #C98E7D evokes comfort through continuity; #C98E7D feels familiar without nostalgia overload. #C98E7D works in furniture design, heritage packaging, and editorial photography where story matters more than trend. Unlike gold, which shouts wealth, #C98E7D whispers legacy. #C98E7D appears in boutique hotels, artisanal spirits, and museum exhibits that honor craft over mass production. Spiritually, #C98E7D represents value earned through use—objects that gain soul with age. Use color #C98E7D when your brand bridges past and present without romanticizing either.

Color Conversion

Convert #C98E7D 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
#C98E7D
RGB
rgb(201, 142, 125)
HSL
hsl(13°, 41%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 29%, 38%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(13°, 38%, 79%)
XYZ
37.4621 33.2442 23.8443
Yxy
33.2442 0.3962 0.3516
Hunter Lab
57.6578 3.1437 2.0994
CIE-Lab
64.3581 20.2248 17.9973

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green142 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue125 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Yellow38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#C98E7D 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

#C98E7D 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 #C98E7D 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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#C98E7D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C98E7D 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

#C98E7D

protanopia

#afaf81

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C98E7D;

Text Color

color: #C98E7D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C98E7D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C98E7D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C98E7D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C98E7D 0%, #864938 100%);

#C98E7D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C98E7D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.