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#C19A51 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C19A51 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C19A51 Color Information

#C19A51 RGB value is (193, 154, 81). The hex color red value is 193, green is 154, and blue is 81. Its HSL format shows a hue of 39°, saturation of 47 percent, and lightness of54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 20 percent, 58 percent, 24percent.

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#C19A51 Color Meaning

Color #C19A51 softens the sun. #C19A51 dusty golden-yellow bridges ochre and mustard, carrying just enough saturation to feel luminous without glare. Color #C19A51 evokes sun-bleached stone, dried grasses, and aged parchment—light that has been filtered through time. Color #C19A51 radiates warmth without heat. In interior design, color #C19A51 enhances spatial perception in small rooms by reflecting warm light without overwhelming surfaces. Unlike bright yellows that can induce agitation, color #C19A51 promotes calm alertness—ideal for reading nooks or creative studios. Color #C19A51 feels inviting because #C19A51’s already weathered. Culturally, #C19A51 ties to Mediterranean villages, monastic libraries, and natural dye traditions. In digital branding, color #C19A51 signals heritage innovation—think slow tech or regenerative agriculture. Paired with deep navy or charcoal, color #C19A51 creates contrast that feels historical, not harsh. Color #C19A51 is the color of knowledge preserved, not broadcast.

Color Conversion

Convert #C19A51 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
#C19A51
RGB
rgb(193, 154, 81)
HSL
hsl(39°, 47%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 58%, 24%)
HSV
hsv(39°, 58%, 76%)
XYZ
35.0331 35.0427 12.7021
Yxy
35.0427 0.4232 0.4233
Hunter Lab
59.1969 0.9500 4.4413
CIE-Lab
65.7819 5.9870 43.2793

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red193 / 255 (76%)
76%
Green154 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue81 / 255 (32%)
32%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Yellow58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)
24%

Color Variations

#C19A51 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

#C19A51 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 #C19A51 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C19A51 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

#C19A51

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C19A51;

Text Color

color: #C19A51;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C19A51;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C19A5140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C19A51;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C19A51 0%, #775c2b 100%);

#C19A51 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C19A51 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.