#c3c1bc - Knitting Needles color

Soft, muted greige with a warm-gray tenor, this pale neutral evokes weathered driftwood and sun-bleached linen. It sits between beige and light taupe, carrying subtle brown undertones that temper its cool gray base, producing an understated, calming presence. Low in saturation and moderately light, it reads as sophisticated and versatile—ideal for minimalist interiors, textiles, and backgrounds that need gentle warmth without strong color. Pairs beautifully with off-white, deep navy, and sage greens.

color #c3c1bc

#c3c1bc color RGB value is 195, 193, 188, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.0103, 0.0359, 0.235. Alternative names for that color are: knitting needles, beige, silver, gray nickel, violet.

Color Conversion

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CSS
RGB(0-255)
195, 193, 188
rgb(195, 193, 188)
CMYK
0.00, 0.0103, 0.0359, 0.235
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sRGB
0.765, 0.757, 0.737
rgb(76.5% 75.7% 73.7%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.757, 0.751, 0.732
color(a98-rgb 0.757 0.751 0.732)
HCT
124, 2.63, 78.1
color(--hct 124 1.81% 78.1%)
HSL
42.9, 5.51, 75.1
hsl(42.9 5.51% 75.1%)
HSV
42.9, 3.59, 76.5
color(--hsv 42.9 3.59% 76.5%)
HWB
42.9, 73.7, 23.5
hwb(42.9 73.7% 23.5%)
Lab
78.1, 0.0488, 2.78
lab(78.1 0.049 2.78)
P3
0.763, 0.757, 0.739
color(display-p3 0.763 0.757 0.739)
XYZ D50
0.515, 0.534, 0.418
color(xyz-d50 0.515 0.534 0.418)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#c3c1bc
RGB:195 193 188
HSL:42.86deg 5.51% 75.1%
HEX:#bcbec3
RGB:188 190 195
HSL:222.86deg 5.51% 75.1%

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