#C9C0BF Color Meaning and Information

#C9C0BF Color Information

#C9C0BF RGB value is (201, 192, 191). The hex color red value is 201, green is 192, and blue is 191. Its HSL format shows a hue of 6°, saturation of 8 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 5 percent, 21 percent.

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#C9C0BF Color Meaning

Color #C9C0BF signifies refined neutrality, polished detachment, and understated elegance. #C9C0BF light gray resembles tarnished silver. Color #C9C0BF creates calm backdrop. Psychologically, color #C9C0BF promotes orderly composure. #C9C0BF feels modern. Culturally, color #C9C0BF associated with minimalist interiors. Symbolically, #C9C0BF represents blended extremes.

Color Conversion

Convert #C9C0BF 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

#C9C0BF

RGB

rgb(201, 192, 191)

HSL

hsl(6°, 8%, 77%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 4%, 5%, 21%)

HSV

hsv(6°, 5%, 79%)

XYZ

52.3410 53.8784 56.9311

Yxy

53.8784 0.3208 0.3302

Hunter Lab

73.4019 0.7720 0.3750

CIE-Lab

78.3908 2.9740 1.6188

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)

79%

Green192 / 255 (75%)

75%

Blue191 / 255 (75%)

75%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta4 / 100 (4%)

Yellow5 / 100 (5%)

Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)

21%

Color Variations

#C9C0BF 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

#C9C0BF 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 #C9C0BF 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:#C9C0BF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.78:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.78:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.78:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C9C0BF 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

#C9C0BF

protanopia

#c5c5bf

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C9C0BF;

Text Color

color: #C9C0BF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C9C0BF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C9C0BF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C9C0BF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9C0BF 0%, #7a6a68 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #C9C0BF in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.