Color swatch image showing #C1CDCB with RGB(193,205,203) values

#C1CDCB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C1CDCB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C1CDCB Color Information

#C1CDCB RGB value is (193, 205, 203). The hex color red value is 193, green is 205, and blue is 203. Its HSL format shows a hue of 170°, saturation of 11 percent, and lightness of 78 percent. The CMYK process values are 6 percent, 0 percent, 1 percent, 20 percent.

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#C1CDCB Color Meaning

Color #C1CDCB signifies balanced neutrality, architectural coolness, and muted reliability. #C1CDCB medium grey-blue sits between slate and sky—neither emotional nor sterile, but consistently present. Psychologically, color #C1CDCB creates visual rhythm in data tables, navigation menus, and technical documentation where hierarchy must emerge through tone, not ornament. In urban design, #C1CDCB echoes concrete softened by light—modern but not alienating. Spiritually, #C1CDCB represents steadiness without stagnation: presence that endures because #C1CDCB adapts. Use color #C1CDCB when your brand must feel dependable in complex environments, especially where users seek clarity, not charm.

Color Conversion

Convert #C1CDCB 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
#C1CDCB
RGB
rgb(193, 205, 203)
HSL
hsl(170°, 11%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 0%, 1%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(170°, 6%, 80%)
XYZ
54.6031 59.3119 65.0704
Yxy
59.3119 0.3051 0.3314
Hunter Lab
77.0142 -1.2681 -0.1112
CIE-Lab
81.4627 -4.4461 -0.4237

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red193 / 255 (76%)
76%
Green205 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue203 / 255 (80%)
80%

CMYK Values

Cyan6 / 100 (6%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow1 / 100 (1%)
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#C1CDCB 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

#C1CDCB 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 #C1CDCB 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+)

1.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C1CDCB 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

#C1CDCB

protanopia

#c6c6cb

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C1CDCB;

Text Color

color: #C1CDCB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C1CDCB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C1CDCB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C1CDCB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C1CDCB 0%, #667f7b 100%);

#C1CDCB Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C1CDCB color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.