Color swatch image showing #C3B08D with RGB(195,176,141) values

#C3B08D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C3B08D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C3B08D Color Information

#C3B08D RGB value is (195, 176, 141). The hex color red value is 195, green is 176, and blue is 141. Its HSL format shows a hue of 39°, saturation of 31 percent, and lightness of 66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 10 percent, 28 percent, 24 percent.

#C3B08D color swatch
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#C3B08D Color Meaning

Color #C3B08D projects understated practicality, adaptive neutrality, and weathered composure. Originating from Urdu for “dust” or “soil,” #C3B08D warm, desaturated tan (RGB 195, 176, 145) emerged in 19th-century British military uniforms to blend with arid landscapes. Khaki (#C3B08D) avoids the sterility of grays and the warmth of beiges, occupying a middle ground that feels both utilitarian and subtly human. Its low chroma reduces visual competition, allowing other elements to lead—making #C3B08D a backbone color in editorial layouts, corporate wear, and minimalist interiors. Historically, Khaki (#C3B08D) symbolized colonial control but later evolved into a civilian emblem of modesty and functionality—think safari jackets, field notebooks, and artisanal paper. In urban contexts, #C3B08D now reads as “quiet luxury,” favored by brands rejecting overt branding in favor of tactile authenticity. Psychologically, #C3B08D tone supports sustained focus: unlike bright colors that spike attention, Khaki (#C3B08D) maintains baseline alertness without strain, ideal for workwear or reading environments. From a symbolic perspective, Khaki (#C3B08D) embodies preparedness without aggression. #C3B08D is the color of someone who packs extra layers, checks the map twice, and listens more than they speak. In design systems, #C3B08D functions as a bridge between warm and cool palettes—grounding electric accents or softening pastels. Spiritually, #C3B08D reflects the virtue of unassuming readiness: not waiting for storms to pass, but learning to move steadily through them.

Color Conversion

Convert #C3B08D 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
#C3B08D
RGB
rgb(195, 176, 141)
HSL
hsl(39°, 31%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 10%, 28%, 24%)
HSV
hsv(39°, 28%, 76%)
XYZ
42.8387 44.5759 31.5455
Yxy
44.5759 0.3601 0.3747
Hunter Lab
66.7652 0.2921 3.3435
CIE-Lab
72.6117 1.4093 20.4395

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red195 / 255 (76%)
76%
Green176 / 255 (69%)
69%
Blue141 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta10 / 100 (10%)
Yellow28 / 100 (28%)
28%
Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)
24%

Color Variations

#C3B08D 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

#C3B08D 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 #C3B08D 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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#C3B08D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C3B08D 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

#C3B08D

protanopia

#bbbb95

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C3B08D;

Text Color

color: #C3B08D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C3B08D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C3B08D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C3B08D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C3B08D 0%, #806b43 100%);

#C3B08D Color FAQs

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