#C4C3AC Color Meaning and Information

#C4C3AC Color Information

#C4C3AC RGB value is (196, 195, 172). The hex color red value is 196, green is 195, and blue is 172. Its HSL format shows a hue of 57°, saturation of 17 percent, and lightness of72 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 12 percent, 23percent.

#C4C3AC

rgb(196, 195, 172)

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#C4C3AC Color Meaning

color #C4C3AC embodies sophistication, subtle neutrality, and gentle composure. #C4C3AC muted, warm grey Color #C4C3AC evokes silk fabrics, stone surfaces, and soft elegance. Psychologically, #C4C3AC promotes calm focus, emotional balance, and reflective thought, supporting measured decision-making. Culturally, color #C4C3AC is present in interior design, fashion, and minimalist aesthetics, symbolizing understated elegance, reliability, and refined taste. Spiritually, #C4C3AC channels serenity, mindful awareness, and balance, fostering composure, grounded perception, and quiet confidence. Its warm neutral tone exudes subtle refinement.

Color Conversion

Convert #C4C3AC 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

#C4C3AC

RGB

rgb(196, 195, 172)

HSL

hsl(57°, 17%, 72%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 1%, 12%, 23%)

HSV

hsv(57°, 12%, 77%)

XYZ

49.7265 53.7445 46.7826

Yxy

53.7445 0.3310 0.3577

Hunter Lab

73.3106 -0.9242 2.5360

CIE-Lab

78.3125 -3.6297 11.6909

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red196 / 255 (77%)

77%

Green195 / 255 (76%)

76%

Blue172 / 255 (67%)

67%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta1 / 100 (1%)

Yellow12 / 100 (12%)

12%

Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Color Variations

#C4C3AC 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

#C4C3AC 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 #C4C3AC 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#C4C3AC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.79:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.79:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.79:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C4C3AC 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

#C4C3AC

protanopia

#c4c4b2

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C4C3AC;

Text Color

color: #C4C3AC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C4C3AC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C4C3AC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C4C3AC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C4C3AC 0%, #7c7a58 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C4C3AC in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.