Color swatch image showing #C3B0A2 with RGB(195,176,162) values

#C3B0A2 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C3B0A2 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C3B0A2 Color Information

#C3B0A2 RGB value is (195, 176, 162). The hex color red value is 195, green is 176, and blue is 162. Its HSL format shows a hue of 25°, saturation of 22 percent, and lightness of 70 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 10 percent, 17 percent, 24 percent.

#C3B0A2 color swatch
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#C3B0A2 Color Meaning

Color #C3B0A2 signifies subtle warmth, gentle charm, and approachable elegance. #C3B0A2 soft, muted pink color #C3B0A2 evokes petals, blush tones, and refined delicacy. Psychologically, #C3B0A2 promotes emotional openness, social receptivity, and balanced creativity, enhancing interpersonal warmth and comfort. Culturally, color #C3B0A2 appears in fashion, interior design, and decorative arts to convey elegance, tenderness, and subtle charm. Spiritually, #C3B0A2 channels heart-centered awareness, calm emotional energy, and gentle mindfulness, fostering harmonious connection and reflective composure. Its muted tone balances warmth with sophistication.

Color Conversion

Convert #C3B0A2 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
#C3B0A2
RGB
rgb(195, 176, 162)
HSL
hsl(25°, 22%, 70%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 10%, 17%, 24%)
HSV
hsv(25°, 17%, 76%)
XYZ
44.5526 45.2614 40.5706
Yxy
45.2614 0.3417 0.3471
Hunter Lab
67.2766 0.9589 1.7275
CIE-Lab
73.0637 4.5069 9.6406

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red195 / 255 (76%)
76%
Green176 / 255 (69%)
69%
Blue162 / 255 (64%)
64%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta10 / 100 (10%)
Yellow17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)
24%

Color Variations

#C3B0A2 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

#C3B0A2 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 #C3B0A2 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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#C3B0A2

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C3B0A2 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

#C3B0A2

protanopia

#bbbba5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C3B0A2;

Text Color

color: #C3B0A2;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C3B0A2;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C3B0A240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C3B0A2;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C3B0A2 0%, #7e6350 100%);

#C3B0A2 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C3B0A2 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.