#C9C0CC Color Meaning and Information

#C9C0CC Color Information

#C9C0CC RGB value is (201, 192, 204). The hex color red value is 201, green is 192, and blue is 204. Its HSL format shows a hue of 285°, saturation of 11 percent, and lightness of78 percent. The CMYK process values are 1 percent, 6 percent, 0 percent, 20percent.

#C9C0CC

rgb(201, 192, 204)

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#C9C0CC Color Meaning

Color #C9C0CC conveys muted sophistication, contemplative balance, and understated elegance. Its gray-purple tone suggests neutrality with a touch of creativity. Psychologically, color #C9C0CC enhances focus, emotional steadiness, and reflective thinking. In design, color #C9C0CC provides a versatile backdrop that pairs well with bold colors or softer pastels. Symbolically, #C9C0CC embodies subtle refinement, quiet intelligence, and artistic restraint. Spiritually, color #C9C0CC encourages calm judgment, mindful awareness, and emotional moderation. Across cultures, #C9C0CC resonates with minimalist design, contemplative interiors, and muted elegance in art and fashion.

Color Conversion

Convert #C9C0CC 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

#C9C0CC

RGB

rgb(201, 192, 204)

HSL

hsl(285°, 11%, 78%)

CMYK

cmyk(1%, 6%, 0%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(285°, 6%, 80%)

XYZ

53.8361 54.4764 64.8043

Yxy

54.4764 0.3110 0.3147

Hunter Lab

73.8081 1.4121 -1.1941

CIE-Lab

78.7387 5.3399 -4.8904

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)

79%

Green192 / 255 (75%)

75%

Blue204 / 255 (80%)

80%

CMYK Values

Cyan1 / 100 (1%)

Magenta6 / 100 (6%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#C9C0CC 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

#C9C0CC 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 #C9C0CC 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:#C9C0CC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.77:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.77:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.77:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C9C0CC 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

#C9C0CC

protanopia

#c5c5c9

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C9C0CC;

Text Color

color: #C9C0CC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C9C0CC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C9C0CC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C9C0CC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9C0CC 0%, #79667f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C9C0CC in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.