#C9C0C2 Color Meaning and Information

#C9C0C2 Color Information

#C9C0C2 RGB value is (201, 192, 194). The hex color red value is 201, green is 192, and blue is 194. Its HSL format shows a hue of 347°, saturation of 8 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 3 percent, 21 percent.

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#C9C0C2 Color Meaning

Color #C9C0C2 conveys muted softness, composed sensitivity, and understated elegance. Its subdued pink-lavender tone offers a gentle visual anchor. Psychologically, color #C9C0C2 supports calm reflection, emotional steadiness, and subtle creative thought. In design, color #C9C0C2 pairs well with neutrals and deeper accents, adding sophistication without overwhelming. Symbolically, #C9C0C2 embodies balance, quiet refinement, and restrained artistic expression. Spiritually, color #C9C0C2 encourages inner calm, mindful observation, and emotional equilibrium. Culturally, #C9C0C2 is linked to gentle aesthetic traditions, soft ceremonial uses, and meditative spaces.

Color Conversion

Convert #C9C0C2 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

#C9C0C2

RGB

rgb(201, 192, 194)

HSL

hsl(347°, 8%, 77%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 4%, 3%, 21%)

HSV

hsv(347°, 4%, 79%)

XYZ

52.6746 54.0118 58.6880

Yxy

54.0118 0.3185 0.3266

Hunter Lab

73.4927 0.9142 0.0264

CIE-Lab

78.4686 3.5073 0.1124

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)

79%

Green192 / 255 (75%)

75%

Blue194 / 255 (76%)

76%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta4 / 100 (4%)

Yellow3 / 100 (3%)

Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)

21%

Color Variations

#C9C0C2 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

#C9C0C2 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 #C9C0C2 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:#C9C0C2

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.78:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.78:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.78:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C9C0C2 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

#C9C0C2

protanopia

#c5c5c2

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C9C0C2;

Text Color

color: #C9C0C2;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C9C0C2;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C9C0C240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C9C0C2;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9C0C2 0%, #7a686c 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C9C0C2 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.