#C0809B Color Information
#C0809B RGB value is (192, 128, 155). The hex color red value is 192, green is 128, and blue is 155. Its HSL format shows a hue of 335°, saturation of 34 percent, and lightness of63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 33 percent, 19 percent, 25percent.
#C0809B Color Meaning
Color #C0809B suggests gentle refinement, nostalgic warmth, and emotional equilibrium. Unlike floral lavenders that lean cool, #C0809B dusty rose-purple carries earthy undertones, evoking pressed flowers in linen drawers and faded heirloom textiles. Color #C0809B 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 #C0809B bridges Victorian sentimentality and modern minimalism, making #C0809B ideal for self-care, literary, and heritage brands. #C0809B avoids the saccharine by embracing muted realism. Spiritually, color #C0809B represents emotional maturity: the ability to hold tenderness and strength in the same breath. #C0809B is not naive; #C0809B has chosen kindness after experience. Designers use #C0809B to humanize data, soften transitions, and signal thoughtful curation.
Color Conversion
Convert #C0809B 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.
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Color Variations
#C0809B 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
#C0809B 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 #C0809B 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #C0809B 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#C0809B Color FAQs
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