Color swatch image showing #C8AD6F with RGB(200,173,111) values
Color swatch image showing #C8AD6F with RGB(200,173,111) values

#C8AD6F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C8AD6F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C8AD6F Color Information

#C8AD6F RGB value is (200, 173, 111). The hex color red value is 200, green is 173, and blue is 111. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 45 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 13 percent, 45 percent, 22 percent.

#C8AD6F color swatch
Share

#C8AD6F Color Meaning

Color #C8AD6F conveys understated stability, calmness, and practical neutrality. In color psychology, #C8AD6F promotes balanced thinking, emotional moderation, and attentive observation. Across cultures and history, color #C8AD6F appears in interior design, fashion, and natural fibers, reflecting durability, functionality, and subtle sophistication. From a spiritual perspective, color #C8AD6F represents grounding, patient awareness, and mindful restraint. #C8AD6F encourages thoughtful engagement and steady presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #C8AD6F 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
#C8AD6F
RGB
rgb(200, 173, 111)
HSL
hsl(42°, 45%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 45%, 22%)
HSV
hsv(42°, 45%, 78%)
XYZ
41.6322 43.3142 21.2051
Yxy
43.3142 0.3922 0.4080
Hunter Lab
65.8135 0.2835 5.0353
CIE-Lab
71.7677 1.4141 35.3951

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red200 / 255 (78%)
78%
Green173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue111 / 255 (44%)
44%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)
22%

Color Variations

#C8AD6F 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

#C8AD6F 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 #C8AD6F 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.

#FFFFFF
#C8AD6F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C8AD6F 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

#C8AD6F

protanopia

#bcbc7e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C8AD6F;

Text Color

color: #C8AD6F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C8AD6F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C8AD6F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C8AD6F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C8AD6F 0%, #836b32 100%);

#C8AD6F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C8AD6F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.