#C6A672 Color Meaning and Information

#C6A672 Color Information

#C6A672 RGB value is (198, 166, 114). The hex color red value is 198, green is 166, and blue is 114. Its HSL format shows a hue of 37°, saturation of 42 percent, and lightness of61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 16 percent, 42 percent, 22percent.

#C6A672

rgb(198, 166, 114)

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#C6A672 Color Meaning

Color #C6A672 conveys understated stability, calmness, and practical neutrality. In color psychology, #C6A672 promotes balanced thinking, emotional moderation, and attentive observation. Across cultures and history, color #C6A672 appears in interior design, fashion, and natural fibers, reflecting durability, functionality, and subtle sophistication. From a spiritual perspective, color #C6A672 represents grounding, patient awareness, and mindful restraint. #C6A672 encourages thoughtful engagement and steady presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #C6A672 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

#C6A672

RGB

rgb(198, 166, 114)

HSL

hsl(37°, 42%, 61%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 16%, 42%, 22%)

HSV

hsv(37°, 42%, 78%)

XYZ

39.9622 40.4931 21.6293

Yxy

40.4931 0.3915 0.3967

Hunter Lab

63.6342 0.8725 4.2129

CIE-Lab

69.8193 4.6655 31.2679

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red198 / 255 (78%)

78%

Green166 / 255 (65%)

65%

Blue114 / 255 (45%)

45%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta16 / 100 (16%)

16%

Yellow42 / 100 (42%)

42%

Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)

22%

Color Variations

#C6A672 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

#C6A672 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 #C6A672 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:#C6A672

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.31:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.31:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.31:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C6A672 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

#C6A672

protanopia

#b8b87f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C6A672;

Text Color

color: #C6A672;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C6A672;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C6A67240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C6A672;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C6A672 0%, #816435 100%);

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