Color swatch image showing #C2B285 with RGB(194,178,133) values

#C2B285 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C2B285 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C2B285 Color Information

#C2B285 RGB value is (194, 178, 133). The hex color red value is 194, green is 178, and blue is 133. Its HSL format shows a hue of 44°, saturation of 33 percent, and lightness of 64 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 31 percent, 24 percent.

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#C2B285 Color Meaning

Color #C2B285 embodies neutrality, understated elegance, and natural calm. #C2B285 soft beige color #C2B285 evokes desert landscapes, smooth stone, and unassuming stability. Psychologically, #C2B285 promotes relaxation, balance, and practical thinking, creating a soothing visual backdrop. Culturally, color #C2B285 is used in interior design, architecture, and fashion to convey timelessness, simplicity, and refined taste. Spiritually, #C2B285 represents groundedness, patience, and composure, inviting reflection, clarity, and quiet presence. Its muted tone serves as a stabilizing influence in both visual and emotional contexts.

Color Conversion

Convert #C2B285 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
#C2B285
RGB
rgb(194, 178, 133)
HSL
hsl(44°, 33%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 31%, 24%)
HSV
hsv(44°, 31%, 76%)
XYZ
42.4022 45.0036 28.6420
Yxy
45.0036 0.3654 0.3878
Hunter Lab
67.0847 -0.2322 4.0258
CIE-Lab
72.8943 -1.1152 25.1181

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red194 / 255 (76%)
76%
Green178 / 255 (70%)
70%
Blue133 / 255 (52%)
52%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)
24%

Color Variations

#C2B285 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

#C2B285 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 #C2B285 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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#C2B285

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C2B285 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

#C2B285

protanopia

#bbbb90

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C2B285;

Text Color

color: #C2B285;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C2B285;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C2B28540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C2B285;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C2B285 0%, #7e6d40 100%);

#C2B285 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C2B285 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.