#C1CDC9 Color Meaning and Information

#C1CDC9 Color Information

#C1CDC9 RGB value is (193, 205, 201). The hex color red value is 193, green is 205, and blue is 201. Its HSL format shows a hue of 160°, saturation of 11 percent, and lightness of 78 percent. The CMYK process values are 6 percent, 0 percent, 2 percent, 20 percent.

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#C1CDC9 Color Meaning

Color #C1CDC9 signifies balanced neutrality, architectural coolness, and muted reliability. #C1CDC9 medium grey-blue sits between slate and sky—neither emotional nor sterile, but consistently present. Psychologically, color #C1CDC9 creates visual rhythm in data tables, navigation menus, and technical documentation where hierarchy must emerge through tone, not ornament. In urban design, #C1CDC9 echoes concrete softened by light—modern but not alienating. Spiritually, #C1CDC9 represents steadiness without stagnation: presence that endures because #C1CDC9 adapts. Use color #C1CDC9 when your brand must feel dependable in complex environments, especially where users seek clarity, not charm.

Color Conversion

Convert #C1CDC9 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

#C1CDC9

RGB

rgb(193, 205, 201)

HSL

hsl(160°, 11%, 78%)

CMYK

cmyk(6%, 0%, 2%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(160°, 6%, 80%)

XYZ

54.3663 59.2171 63.8230

Yxy

59.2171 0.3065 0.3338

Hunter Lab

76.9526 -1.3720 0.1484

CIE-Lab

81.4108 -4.8242 0.5701

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red193 / 255 (76%)

76%

Green205 / 255 (80%)

80%

Blue201 / 255 (79%)

79%

CMYK Values

Cyan6 / 100 (6%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow2 / 100 (2%)

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#C1CDC9 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

#C1CDC9 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 #C1CDC9 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:#C1CDC9

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.64:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.64:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.64:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C1CDC9 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

#C1CDC9

protanopia

#c6c6ca

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C1CDC9;

Text Color

color: #C1CDC9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C1CDC9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C1CDC940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C1CDC9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C1CDC9 0%, #667f76 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C1CDC9 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.