#C9A0EC Color Meaning and Information

#C9A0EC Color Information

#C9A0EC RGB value is (201, 160, 236). The hex color red value is 201, green is 160, and blue is 236. Its HSL format shows a hue of 272°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of78 percent. The CMYK process values are 15 percent, 32 percent, 0 percent, 7percent.

#C9A0EC

rgb(201, 160, 236)

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#C9A0EC Color Meaning

color #C9A0EC conveys imaginative clarity, creative insight, and gentle introspection. In color psychology, #C9A0EC encourages mental focus, reflective thinking, and emotional balance. Across cultures and history, color #C9A0EC is used in artistic expression, ceremonial textiles, and design, symbolizing inspiration, subtle sophistication, and creativity. From a spiritual perspective, color #C9A0EC embodies mindful awareness, deliberate reflection, and balanced engagement. #C9A0EC supports thoughtful observation and reflective action.

Color Conversion

Convert #C9A0EC 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

#C9A0EC

RGB

rgb(201, 160, 236)

HSL

hsl(272°, 67%, 78%)

CMYK

cmyk(15%, 32%, 0%, 7%)

HSV

hsv(272°, 32%, 93%)

XYZ

51.7985 43.6152 85.0454

Yxy

43.6152 0.2870 0.2417

Hunter Lab

66.0418 6.3509 -7.3107

CIE-Lab

71.9706 29.2264 -32.5141

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)

79%

Green160 / 255 (63%)

63%

Blue236 / 255 (93%)

93%

CMYK Values

Cyan15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Magenta32 / 100 (32%)

32%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#C9A0EC 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

#C9A0EC 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 #C9A0EC 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:#C9A0EC

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 #C9A0EC 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

#C9A0EC

protanopia

#b7b7da

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C9A0EC;

Text Color

color: #C9A0EC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C9A0EC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C9A0EC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C9A0EC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9A0EC 0%, #7726bf 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C9A0EC in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.