Color swatch image showing #C4AEB6 with RGB(196,174,182) values

#C4AEB6 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C4AEB6 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C4AEB6 Color Information

#C4AEB6 RGB value is (196, 174, 182). The hex color red value is 196, green is 174, and blue is 182. Its HSL format shows a hue of 338°, saturation of 16 percent, and lightness of 73 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 11 percent, 7 percent, 23 percent.

#C4AEB6 color swatch
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#C4AEB6 Color Meaning

Color #C4AEB6 signifies subtle warmth, gentle charm, and approachable elegance. #C4AEB6 soft, muted pink color #C4AEB6 evokes petals, blush tones, and refined delicacy. Psychologically, #C4AEB6 promotes emotional openness, social receptivity, and balanced creativity, enhancing interpersonal warmth and comfort. Culturally, color #C4AEB6 appears in fashion, interior design, and decorative arts to convey elegance, tenderness, and subtle charm. Spiritually, #C4AEB6 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 #C4AEB6 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
#C4AEB6
RGB
rgb(196, 174, 182)
HSL
hsl(338°, 16%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 7%, 23%)
HSV
hsv(338°, 11%, 77%)
XYZ
46.3445 45.3853 50.5736
Yxy
45.3853 0.3257 0.3189
Hunter Lab
67.3686 2.0087 -0.2297
CIE-Lab
73.1449 9.2959 -1.1900

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red196 / 255 (77%)
77%
Green174 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue182 / 255 (71%)
71%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Yellow7 / 100 (7%)
Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)
23%

Color Variations

#C4AEB6 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

#C4AEB6 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 #C4AEB6 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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#C4AEB6

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C4AEB6 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C4AEB6;

Text Color

color: #C4AEB6;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C4AEB6;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C4AEB640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C4AEB6;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C4AEB6 0%, #7d5a67 100%);

#C4AEB6 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C4AEB6 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.