Glacier Gray (#C6CBCC) Color Meaning and Information

Glacier Gray (#C6CBCC) Color Information

Glacier Gray (#C6CBCC) RGB value is (198, 203, 204). The hex color red value is 198, green is 203, and blue is 204. Its HSL format shows a hue of 190°, saturation of 6 percent, and lightness of 79 percent. The CMYK process values are 3 percent, 0 percent, 0 percent, 20 percent.

Glacier Gray

#C6CBCC

rgb(198, 203, 204)

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Glacier Gray (#C6CBCC) Color Meaning

Glacier Gray (#C6CBCC) conveys cool neutrality, calm sophistication, and reflective stability. This pale gray evokes ice flows and polished stone. Psychologically, Glacier Gray (#C6CBCC) reduces emotional noise and supports thoughtful analysis. Designers often use it to create serene and balanced spaces. Symbolically, Glacier Gray (#C6CBCC) represents subtle strength and composed observation. Cultural associations link it to industrial design and understated elegance. Spiritually, Glacier Gray (#C6CBCC) embodies quiet discernment and mindful calm.

Color Conversion

Convert Glacier Gray (#C6CBCC) 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

#C6CBCC

RGB

rgb(198, 203, 204)

HSL

hsl(190°, 6%, 79%)

CMYK

cmyk(3%, 0%, 0%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(190°, 3%, 80%)

XYZ

55.5437 59.0773 65.6023

Yxy

59.0773 0.3082 0.3278

Hunter Lab

76.8618 -0.4341 -0.2893

CIE-Lab

81.3341 -1.5184 -1.1034

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red198 / 255 (78%)

78%

Green203 / 255 (80%)

80%

Blue204 / 255 (80%)

80%

CMYK Values

Cyan3 / 100 (3%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

Glacier Gray (#C6CBCC) 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

Glacier Gray (#C6CBCC) 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 Glacier Gray (#C6CBCC) 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:#C6CBCC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.64:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.64:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.64:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C6CBCC 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

Glacier Gray (#C6CBCC)

protanopia

#c8c8cc

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C6CBCC;

Text Color

color: #C6CBCC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C6CBCC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C6CBCC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C6CBCC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C6CBCC 0%, #6d787b 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Glacier Gray (#C6CBCC) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.