Color swatch image showing #C8AD77 with RGB(200,173,119) values

#C8AD77 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C8AD77 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C8AD77 Color Information

#C8AD77 RGB value is (200, 173, 119). The hex color red value is 200, green is 173, and blue is 119. Its HSL format shows a hue of 40°, saturation of 42 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 13 percent, 41 percent, 22 percent.

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#C8AD77 Color Meaning

Color #C8AD77 conveys understated stability, calmness, and practical neutrality. In color psychology, #C8AD77 promotes balanced thinking, emotional moderation, and attentive observation. Across cultures and history, color #C8AD77 appears in interior design, fashion, and natural fibers, reflecting durability, functionality, and subtle sophistication. From a spiritual perspective, color #C8AD77 represents grounding, patient awareness, and mindful restraint. #C8AD77 encourages thoughtful engagement and steady presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #C8AD77 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
#C8AD77
RGB
rgb(200, 173, 119)
HSL
hsl(40°, 42%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 41%, 22%)
HSV
hsv(40°, 41%, 78%)
XYZ
42.0928 43.4984 23.6303
Yxy
43.4984 0.3854 0.3983
Hunter Lab
65.9533 0.4592 4.6135
CIE-Lab
71.8920 2.2736 31.3484

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red200 / 255 (78%)
78%
Green173 / 255 (68%)
68%
Blue119 / 255 (47%)
47%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)
22%

Color Variations

#C8AD77 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

#C8AD77 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 #C8AD77 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+)

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 #C8AD77 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

#C8AD77

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C8AD77;

Text Color

color: #C8AD77;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C8AD77;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C8AD7740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C8AD77;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C8AD77 0%, #856b36 100%);

#C8AD77 Color FAQs

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