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#C9C0BC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C9C0BC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C9C0BC Color Information

#C9C0BC RGB value is (201, 192, 188). The hex color red value is 201, green is 192, and blue is 188. Its HSL format shows a hue of 18°, saturation of 11 percent, and lightness of 76 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 6 percent, 21 percent.

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#C9C0BC Color Meaning

Color #C9C0BC signifies refined neutrality, polished detachment, and understated elegance. #C9C0BC light gray resembles tarnished silver. Color #C9C0BC creates calm backdrop. Psychologically, color #C9C0BC promotes orderly composure. #C9C0BC feels modern. Culturally, color #C9C0BC associated with minimalist interiors. Symbolically, #C9C0BC represents blended extremes.

Color Conversion

Convert #C9C0BC 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
#C9C0BC
RGB
rgb(201, 192, 188)
HSL
hsl(18°, 11%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 6%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(18°, 6%, 79%)
XYZ
52.0141 53.7476 55.2098
Yxy
53.7476 0.3231 0.3339
Hunter Lab
73.3128 0.6329 0.7157
CIE-Lab
78.3143 2.4485 3.1275

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green192 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue188 / 255 (74%)
74%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow6 / 100 (6%)
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#C9C0BC 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

#C9C0BC 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 #C9C0BC 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+)

1.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C9C0BC 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

#C9C0BC

protanopia

#c5c5bd

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C9C0BC;

Text Color

color: #C9C0BC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C9C0BC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C9C0BC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C9C0BC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9C0BC 0%, #7c6b63 100%);

#C9C0BC Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C9C0BC color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.