Color swatch image showing #C6CBCE with RGB(198,203,206) values

#C6CBCE Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C6CBCE including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C6CBCE Color Information

#C6CBCE RGB value is (198, 203, 206). The hex color red value is 198, green is 203, and blue is 206. Its HSL format shows a hue of 203°, saturation of 8 percent, and lightness of 79 percent. The CMYK process values are 4 percent, 1 percent, 0 percent, 19 percent.

#C6CBCE color swatch
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#C6CBCE Color Meaning

Color #C6CBCE conveys cool neutrality, calm sophistication, and reflective stability. #C6CBCE pale gray evokes ice flows and polished stone. Psychologically, color #C6CBCE reduces emotional noise and supports thoughtful analysis. Designers often use #C6CBCE to create serene and balanced spaces. Symbolically, color #C6CBCE represents subtle strength and composed observation. Cultural associations link #C6CBCE to industrial design and understated elegance. Spiritually, color #C6CBCE embodies quiet discernment and mindful calm.

Color Conversion

Convert #C6CBCE 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
#C6CBCE
RGB
rgb(198, 203, 206)
HSL
hsl(203°, 8%, 79%)
CMYK
cmyk(4%, 1%, 0%, 19%)
HSV
hsv(203°, 4%, 81%)
XYZ
55.7852 59.1739 66.8740
Yxy
59.1739 0.3068 0.3254
Hunter Lab
76.9246 -0.3274 -0.5541
CIE-Lab
81.3871 -1.1420 -2.0965

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red198 / 255 (78%)
78%
Green203 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue206 / 255 (81%)
81%

CMYK Values

Cyan4 / 100 (4%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)
19%

Color Variations

#C6CBCE 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

#C6CBCE 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 #C6CBCE 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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#C6CBCE

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 #C6CBCE 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

#C6CBCE

protanopia

#c8c8cd

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C6CBCE;

Text Color

color: #C6CBCE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C6CBCE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C6CBCE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C6CBCE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C6CBCE 0%, #6a767d 100%);

#C6CBCE Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C6CBCE color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.