Information about #C3BD9D color

#C3BD9D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C3BD9D belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(195, 189, 157) — 76.5% red, 74.1% green, 61.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 2 / 15 / 24. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#C3BD9D is a calm, restrained yellow that floats near the light end of the scale. In practice it works well for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Sisal (#C5BAA0). Nearby in the Register you will also find Double Fossil (#C2B89E) and Double Parchment (#C7BBA3).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(195, 189, 157)), which gives #C3BD9D its character. If you plan to put text on a #C3BD9D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 11.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 1.9:1. #C3BD9D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C3BD9D color variations

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#C3BD9D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #C3BD9D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

#C3BD9D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C3BD9D
  • RGB195, 189, 157
  • CMYK0, 2, 15, 24
  • HSL51°, 24%, 69%
  • HSL Precise50.526°, 24.051%, 69.02%
  • HSV51°, 19%, 76%
  • HSB51°, 19%, 76%
  • HEX IDC3BD9D
  • DECIMAL ID12828061
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB74.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.6%
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