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#C6A64F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C6A64F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C6A64F Color Information

#C6A64F RGB value is (198, 166, 79). The hex color red value is 198, green is 166, and blue is 79. Its HSL format shows a hue of 44°, saturation of 51 percent, and lightness of54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 16 percent, 60 percent, 22percent.

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#C6A64F Color Meaning

Color #C6A64F reflects prestige, optimism, and practical elegance. #C6A64F muted yellow gold suggests grounded wealth, creative inspiration, and moderate energy, avoiding the harshness of vivid metallic tones. Psychologically, color #C6A64F promotes confidence, intellectual stimulation, and subtle motivation. Culturally, color #C6A64F draws associations with success, prosperity, and ceremonial importance. In Western art and fashion, #C6A64F signifies classic luxury; in Eastern traditions, #C6A64F symbolizes abundance, growth, and sacred value. Fengshui interprets #C6A64F as a stabilizing element that enhances wealth and career energy when placed strategically in workspaces. Spiritually, color #C6A64F corresponds to the Solar Plexus chakra, reinforcing personal power, determination, and clear decision-making. #C6A64F is a medium-dark yellow shade, combining warmth and grounded energy. Designers and architects often use #C6A64F in interiors, branding, and artwork to convey subtle opulence without overwhelming visual senses.

Color Conversion

Convert #C6A64F 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
#C6A64F
RGB
rgb(198, 166, 79)
HSL
hsl(44°, 51%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 16%, 60%, 22%)
HSV
hsv(44°, 60%, 78%)
XYZ
38.3362 39.8427 13.0670
Yxy
39.8427 0.4201 0.4367
Hunter Lab
63.1211 0.2740 5.6402
CIE-Lab
69.3574 1.5059 48.5167

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red198 / 255 (78%)
78%
Green166 / 255 (65%)
65%
Blue79 / 255 (31%)
31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Yellow60 / 100 (60%)
60%
Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)
22%

Color Variations

#C6A64F 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

#C6A64F 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 #C6A64F 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C6A64F 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: #C6A64F;

Text Color

color: #C6A64F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C6A64F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C6A64F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C6A64F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C6A64F 0%, #7a6428 100%);

#C6A64F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C6A64F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.