#C8AD79 Color Meaning and Information

#C8AD79 Color Information

#C8AD79 RGB value is (200, 173, 121). The hex color red value is 200, green is 173, and blue is 121. Its HSL format shows a hue of 39°, saturation of 42 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 13 percent, 40 percent, 22 percent.

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#C8AD79 Color Meaning

Color #C8AD79 signifies grounded elegance, subtle warmth, and natural sophistication. Its soft beige tone evokes sandy landscapes and refined textures. Psychologically, color #C8AD79 promotes calmness, stability, and thoughtful observation. In design, color #C8AD79 harmonizes with earth tones, muted greens, and soft whites, providing a versatile, sophisticated base. Symbolically, #C8AD79 embodies subtle refinement, patience, and understated luxury. Spiritually, color #C8AD79 fosters grounded mindfulness, balance, and introspective clarity. Across cultures, #C8AD79 resonates with classic interiors, natural materials, and timeless elegance.

Color Conversion

Convert #C8AD79 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

#C8AD79

RGB

rgb(200, 173, 121)

HSL

hsl(39°, 42%, 63%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 13%, 40%, 22%)

HSV

hsv(39°, 40%, 78%)

XYZ

42.2142 43.5470 24.2696

Yxy

43.5470 0.3837 0.3958

Hunter Lab

65.9902 0.5056 4.5021

CIE-Lab

71.9247 2.4987 30.3305

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red200 / 255 (78%)

78%

Green173 / 255 (68%)

68%

Blue121 / 255 (47%)

47%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Yellow40 / 100 (40%)

40%

Key (Black)22 / 100 (22%)

22%

Color Variations

#C8AD79 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

#C8AD79 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 #C8AD79 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:#C8AD79

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.16:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.16:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.16:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C8AD79 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

#C8AD79

protanopia

#bcbc86

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C8AD79;

Text Color

color: #C8AD79;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C8AD79;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C8AD7940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C8AD79;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C8AD79 0%, #856936 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C8AD79 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.