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#C9C0D3 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C9C0D3 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C9C0D3 Color Information

#C9C0D3 RGB value is (201, 192, 211). The hex color red value is 201, green is 192, and blue is 211. Its HSL format shows a hue of 268°, saturation of 18 percent, and lightness of79 percent. The CMYK process values are 5 percent, 9 percent, 0 percent, 17percent.

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#C9C0D3 Color Meaning

Color #C9C0D3 conveys muted sophistication, contemplative balance, and understated elegance. Its gray-purple tone suggests neutrality with a touch of creativity. Psychologically, color #C9C0D3 enhances focus, emotional steadiness, and reflective thinking. In design, color #C9C0D3 provides a versatile backdrop that pairs well with bold colors or softer pastels. Symbolically, #C9C0D3 embodies subtle refinement, quiet intelligence, and artistic restraint. Spiritually, color #C9C0D3 encourages calm judgment, mindful awareness, and emotional moderation. Across cultures, #C9C0D3 resonates with minimalist design, contemplative interiors, and muted elegance in art and fashion.

Color Conversion

Convert #C9C0D3 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
#C9C0D3
RGB
rgb(201, 192, 211)
HSL
hsl(268°, 18%, 79%)
CMYK
cmyk(5%, 9%, 0%, 17%)
HSV
hsv(268°, 9%, 83%)
XYZ
54.6949 54.8199 69.3266
Yxy
54.8199 0.3058 0.3065
Hunter Lab
74.0405 1.7830 -2.1032
CIE-Lab
78.9374 6.6715 -8.3735

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green192 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue211 / 255 (83%)
83%

CMYK Values

Cyan5 / 100 (5%)
Magenta9 / 100 (9%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)17 / 100 (17%)
17%

Color Variations

#C9C0D3 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

#C9C0D3 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 #C9C0D3 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+)

1.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C9C0D3 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

#C9C0D3

protanopia

#c5c5ce

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C9C0D3;

Text Color

color: #C9C0D3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C9C0D3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C9C0D340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C9C0D3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9C0D3 0%, #725f88 100%);

#C9C0D3 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C9C0D3 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.