Color swatch image showing #C08090 with RGB(192,128,144) values
Color swatch image showing #C08090 with RGB(192,128,144) values

#C08090 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C08090 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C08090 Color Information

#C08090 RGB value is (192, 128, 144). The hex color red value is 192, green is 128, and blue is 144. Its HSL format shows a hue of 345°, saturation of 34 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 33 percent, 25 percent, 25 percent.

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#C08090 Color Meaning

Color #C08090 suggests gentle refinement, nostalgic warmth, and emotional equilibrium. Unlike floral lavenders that lean cool, #C08090 dusty rose-purple carries earthy undertones, evoking pressed flowers in linen drawers and faded heirloom textiles. Color #C08090 softens digital interfaces by lowering visual contrast without sacrificing readability—a balance verified by accessibility studies on color perception in aging populations. In cultural contexts, color #C08090 bridges Victorian sentimentality and modern minimalism, making #C08090 ideal for self-care, literary, and heritage brands. #C08090 avoids the saccharine by embracing muted realism. Spiritually, color #C08090 represents emotional maturity: the ability to hold tenderness and strength in the same breath. #C08090 is not naive; #C08090 has chosen kindness after experience. Designers use #C08090 to humanize data, soften transitions, and signal thoughtful curation.

Color Conversion

Convert #C08090 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
#C08090
RGB
rgb(192, 128, 144)
HSL
hsl(345°, 34%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 33%, 25%, 25%)
HSV
hsv(345°, 33%, 75%)
XYZ
34.4914 28.6584 30.0993
Yxy
28.6584 0.3699 0.3073
Hunter Lab
53.5335 3.6096 0.1743
CIE-Lab
60.4790 26.9872 1.5750

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red192 / 255 (75%)
75%
Green128 / 255 (50%)
50%
Blue144 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Yellow25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)
25%

Color Variations

#C08090 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

#C08090 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 #C08090 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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#C08090

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C08090 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

#C08090

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C08090;

Text Color

color: #C08090;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C08090;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C0809040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C08090;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C08090 0%, #7d3e4e 100%);

#C08090 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C08090 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.