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#C6A650 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C6A650 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C6A650 Color Information

#C6A650 RGB value is (198, 166, 80). The hex color red value is 198, green is 166, and blue is 80. Its HSL format shows a hue of 44°, saturation of 51 percent, and lightness of55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 16 percent, 60 percent, 22percent.

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#C6A650 Color Meaning

Color #C6A650 reflects prestige, optimism, and practical elegance. #C6A650 muted yellow gold suggests grounded wealth, creative inspiration, and moderate energy, avoiding the harshness of vivid metallic tones. Psychologically, color #C6A650 promotes confidence, intellectual stimulation, and subtle motivation. Culturally, color #C6A650 draws associations with success, prosperity, and ceremonial importance. In Western art and fashion, #C6A650 signifies classic luxury; in Eastern traditions, #C6A650 symbolizes abundance, growth, and sacred value. Fengshui interprets #C6A650 as a stabilizing element that enhances wealth and career energy when placed strategically in workspaces. Spiritually, color #C6A650 corresponds to the Solar Plexus chakra, reinforcing personal power, determination, and clear decision-making. #C6A650 is a medium-dark yellow shade, combining warmth and grounded energy. Designers and architects often use #C6A650 in interiors, branding, and artwork to convey subtle opulence without overwhelming visual senses.

Color Conversion

Convert #C6A650 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
#C6A650
RGB
rgb(198, 166, 80)
HSL
hsl(44°, 51%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 16%, 60%, 22%)
HSV
hsv(44°, 60%, 78%)
XYZ
38.3729 39.8574 13.2602
Yxy
39.8574 0.4194 0.4356
Hunter Lab
63.1327 0.2874 5.6083
CIE-Lab
69.3678 1.5785 48.0510

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red198 / 255 (78%)
78%
Green166 / 255 (65%)
65%
Blue80 / 255 (31%)
31%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#C6A650 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

#C6A650 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 #C6A650 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 AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C6A650 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: #C6A650;

Text Color

color: #C6A650;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C6A650;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C6A65040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C6A650;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C6A650 0%, #7c6628 100%);

#C6A650 Color FAQs

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