236 Colors That Start With C (Names, Hex, RGB, CMYK)

There are tons of colors that begin with the letter C. If you’ve ever described a color as “clear,” “cold,” or “cool,” then there’s a pretty good chance you’ll find it listed below. We’ve collected more than two hundred colors for you to check out. This should help you find the color that you’re looking for, no matter what the project may be!

Here’s a list of colors that start with C, including names, Hex, RGB, and CMYK codes:

Cab Sav

Cab Sav is a deep, rich red shade inspired by the similarly-named wine.

Cab SavHex #4D0A18RGB 77, 10, 24CMYK 0, 87, 69, 70

Cabala

Cabala is an exotic golden green tone named after the mystic Jewish belief system.

CabalaHex #CABA1ARGB 202, 186, 26CMYK 0, 8, 87, 21

Cabaret

Named for the popular performances of the 1900s, Cabaret is a bright, cheerful pink.

CabaretHex #D94972RGB 217, 73, 114CMYK 0, 66, 47, 15

Cabernet

Another wine-inspired name, Cabernet is a deep shade of red with dark purple undertones.

CabernetHex #540212RGB 84, 2, 18CMYK 0, 98, 79, 67

Cabinet

Cabinet is a warm brown shade with yellow undertones, named for the bright sheen of a honey oak cabinet.

CabinetHex #CC5D2DRGB 204, 93, 45CMYK 0, 54, 78, 20

Cactus

Cactus is a dusty shade of dark green with yellowish brown undertones that help to leave it looking appropriately dry.

CactusHex #587156RGB 88, 113, 86CMYK 22, 0, 24, 56

Cadet

Cadet is a cool and crisp military shade of deep grayish blue, a stately color found on uniforms around the world.

CadetHex #536872RGB 83, 104, 114CMYK 27, 9, 0, 55

Cadillac

Cadillac is a muted pink shade with red-brown undertones for a classy look.

CadillacHex #B04C6ARGB 176, 76, 106CMYK 0, 57, 40, 31

Cadmium Red

Cadmium Red is named for the rich orange-red pigment that originally created this color.

Cadmium RedHex #E30022RGB 227, 0, 34CMYK 0, 100, 85, 11

Cadmium Yellow

Similarly, Cadmium Yellow is another lighter, yellower variant of the cadmium pigment.

Cadmium YellowHex #FFF600RGB 255, 246, 0CMYK 0, 4, 100, 0

Cafe Royale

Cafe Royale is a warm brown with a lighter, creamier tint than Coffee.

Cafe RoyaleHex #6F440CRGB 111, 68, 12CMYK 0, 39, 89, 56

Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Carbonate is a pale white shade inspired by the “real” calcium carbonate compound.

Calcium CarbonateHex #FAFAFCRGB 250, 250, 252CMYK 1, 1, 0, 1

Calico

Inspired by the cream-colored cloth of the same name, Calico is a soft, warm brown.

CalicoHex #E0C095RGB 224, 192, 149CMYK 0, 14, 33, 12

Calico Red

Calico Red is redder and hotter than true Calico, with cheerful pinkish brown undertones.

Calico RedHex #C0003CRGB 192, 0, 60CMYK 0, 100, 69, 25

California

California is named for the sunny golden shade of the state’s official flower, the poppy.

CaliforniaHex #FE9D04RGB 254, 157, 4CMYK 0, 38, 98, 0

Calypso

Calypso is a rich gray-blue shade inspired by a stormy ocean or by the waves themselves.

CalypsoHex #31728DRGB 49, 114, 141CMYK 65, 19, 0, 45

Camarone

Technically a dark olive shade, Camarone is a deep, bold, and dramatic green.

CamaroneHex #00581ARGB 0, 88, 26CMYK 100, 0, 70, 65

Cambridge Blue

Cambridge Blue may look green, but it’s actually a pale green cyan shade with only the slightest hint of yellow.

Cambridge BlueHex #A3C1ADRGB 163, 193, 173CMYK 16, 0, 10, 24

Camel

Camel is a warm shade of brown with a soft yellow-orange undertone, inspired by the hardworking animals of the same name.

CamelHex #C19A6BRGB 193, 154, 107CMYK 0, 20, 45, 24

Camelot

Named after the mythical Arthurian kingdom, Camelot is a lush, romantic shade of deep purple-red.

CamelotHex #893456RGB 137, 52, 86CMYK 0, 62, 37, 46

Cameo

Cameo is a softer brown shade with a pale grayish yellow undertone.

CameoHex #D9B99BRGB 217, 185, 155CMYK 0, 15, 29, 15

Camouflage

Camouflage is an amalgamation of the grays, browns, and greens often used in military camouflage.

CamouflageHex #3C3910RGB 60, 57, 16CMYK 0, 5, 73, 76

Canary Yellow

Canary Yellow is a bright, cheerful yellow shade inspired by the canary bird’s plumage.

Canary YellowHex #FFEF00RGB 255, 239, 0CMYK 0, 6, 100, 0

Can Can

Can Can is a faded shade of dusty rose for a weathered, vintage feeling.

Can CanHex #D591A4RGB 213, 145, 164CMYK 0, 32, 23, 16

Candle Light

Inspired by the flickering glow of a candle, Candle Light is a warm golden shade with a playful yellow hue and a softer overall appearance.

Candle LightHex #FCD917RGB 252, 217, 23CMYK 0, 14, 91, 1

Candy Apple Red

Candy Apple Red is a vivid shade of red with bright orange undertones, sweet and shocking at the same time.

Candy Apple RedHex #FF0800RGB 255, 8, 0CMYK 0, 97, 100, 0

Candy Pink

Bright, cheerful, and oh-so-sweet, Candy Pink is actually close to an orange variation.

Candy PinkHex #E4717ARGB 228, 113, 122CMYK 0, 50, 46, 11

Cannon Black

Cannon Black is a dark black shade with some purple and yellow undertones.

Cannon BlackHex #251706RGB 37, 23, 6CMYK 0, 38, 84, 85

Cannon Pink

Cannon Pink has strong yellow and black undertones to mellow out what would otherwise be a “plain” baby pink variation. The color looks more purple than pink.

Cannon PinkHex #894367RGB 137, 67, 103CMYK 0, 51, 25, 46

Canyon Orange

Inspired by the “red” rocks of the American Southwest, Canyon Orange is a bold, dramatic orange shade.

Canyon OrangeHex #E96A25RGB 233, 106, 37CMYK 0, 55, 84, 9

Cape Cod

Cape Cod is a dark slate gray with solid blue undertones that help to create an aged, respectable look.

Cape CodHex #3C4443RGB 60, 68, 67CMYK 12, 0, 1, 73

Cape Honey

Cape Honey is significantly warmer, a bright off-white with yellow accents.

Cape HoneyHex #FEE5ACRGB 254, 229, 172CMYK 0, 10, 32, 0

Cape Palliser

Cape Palliser is as warm as Cape Honey, but darker and more reddish.

Cape PalliserHex #A26645RGB 162, 102, 69CMYK 0, 37, 57, 36

Caper

Caper is a pale greenish yellow with just enough blue to keep it from looking sickly.

CaperHex #DCEDB4RGB 220, 237, 180CMYK 7, 0, 24, 7

Cappuccino

Named for the coffee beverage, Cappuccino is a warm, deep shade of brown.

CappuccinoHex #706555RGB 112, 101, 85CMYK 0, 10, 24, 56

Capri

Capri is named for the Italian resort island whose waters reflect this dazzlingly pale blue.

CapriHex #00BFFFRGB 0, 191, 255CMYK 100, 25, 0, 0

Caput Mortuum

Literally meaning “worthless remains”, Caput Mortuum is the color of the dross left behind after medieval alchemical experiments.

Caput MortuumHex #592720RGB 89, 39, 32CMYK 0, 56, 64, 65

Caramel

Caramel is a warm, sugary brown shade with some light, buttery yellow undertones for added sweetness.

CaramelHex #FFDDAFRGB 255, 221, 175CMYK 0, 13, 31, 0

Cararra

Another off-white shade, Cararra has some definite yellow and black-gray undertones throughout.

CararraHex #EEEEE8RGB 238, 238, 232CMYK 0, 0, 3, 7

Carbon

Carbon is about as dark as you’d expect any color by that name to be, considering that graphite is the most common natural form of the compound.

CarbonHex #322B33RGB 50, 43, 51CMYK 2, 16, 0, 80

Cardinal

Cardinal is an intense red shade that draws inspiration from a cardinal’s feathers or from the characteristic red robes worn by a cardinal in the Catholic Church.

CardinalHex #C41E3ARGB 196, 30, 58CMYK 0, 85, 70, 23

Cardinal Pink

Cardinal Pink is a rich, dramatic pinkish-purple shade with subtler blue undertones.

Cardinal PinkHex #8C055ERGB 140, 5, 94CMYK 0, 96, 33, 45

Cardin Green

Cardin Green is an extremely dark green shade with brown accent notes.

Cardin GreenHex #01361CRGB 1, 54, 28CMYK 98, 0, 48, 79

Careys Pink

Careys Pink is another dusty pink shade with subtle yellow-brown undertones.

Careys PinkHex #D29EAARGB 210, 158, 170CMYK 0, 25, 19, 18

Caribbean Green

Light and aquatic, Caribbean Green is inspired by the green-blue waters of the Caribbean Ocean.

Caribbean GreenHex #00CC99RGB 0, 204, 153CMYK 100, 0, 25, 20

Carissma

Carissma is a bold, energetic pink with a gray-orange undercurrent.

CarissmaHex #EA88A8RGB 234, 136, 168CMYK 0, 42, 28, 8

Carla

Carla is an off-white shade with a definite yellow tint and some blue-green undertones.

CarlaHex #F3FFD8RGB 243, 255, 216CMYK 5, 0, 15, 0

Carmine

Deep, dramatic, and full of character, Carmine is sometimes also called Cochineal Red because the two colors look so similar.

CarmineHex #960018RGB 150, 0, 24CMYK 0, 100, 84, 41

Carnaby Tan

Carnaby Tan is an extremely dark brown shade with a noticeable red undertone.

Carnaby TanHex #5C2E01RGB 92, 46, 1CMYK 0, 50, 99, 64

Carnation

Carnation is a bold shade of orange-pink inspired by the flower of the same name. While carnations often come in a wide range of colors, the pink and red varieties are still the most popular.

CarnationHex #F95A61RGB 249, 90, 97CMYK 0, 64, 61, 2

Carousel Pink

Carousel Pink is a soft, romantic, and very pale pink shade.

Carousel PinkHex #F9E0EDRGB 249, 224, 237CMYK 0, 10, 5, 2

Carnelian

Named after the similarly-colored gemstone, Carnelian is a brassy orange-red shade.

CarnelianHex #B31B1BRGB 179, 27, 27CMYK 0, 85, 85, 30

Carolina

Carolina is a bold shade of muted blue with definite gray-black undertones.

CarolinaHex #56A0D3RGB 86, 160, 211CMYK 59, 24, 0, 17

Carrot

A vivid orange shade, Carrot is obviously inspired by the famous orange vegetable, even though carrots can still be found in a wider range of colors.

CarrotHex #F05600RGB 240, 86, 0CMYK 0, 64, 100, 6

Casablanca

Inspired by the architecture and overall romantic atmosphere of the city with the same name, Casablanca is a warm golden yellow-brown color.

CasablancaHex #F8B853RGB 248, 184, 83CMYK 0, 26, 67, 3

Casal

Named after the famous Portuguese motorcycle design company that often used this shade in its designs, Casal is a dark, dramatic gray-green.

CasalHex #2F6168RGB 47, 97, 104CMYK 55, 7, 0, 59

Cascade

Cascade is a pale green-gray that draws inspiration from the mists of the Cascade Mountains and the hardy foliage that lurks beneath.

CascadeHex #8BA9A5RGB 139, 169, 165CMYK 18, 0, 2, 34

Cashew

Cashew is a warm, pale brown shade named after the popular snacking nut.

CashewHex #D4B797RGB 212, 183, 151CMYK 0, 14, 29, 17

Cashmere

Cashmere is named for the luxurious fabric that often shares this soft shade.

CashmereHex #E6BEA5RGB 230, 190, 165CMYK 0, 17, 28, 10

Casper

Named for the friendly ghost himself, Casper is a pale, luminous blue-gray color.

CasperHex #ADBED1RGB 173, 190, 209CMYK 17, 9, 0, 18

Castleton Green

Castleton Green is a bold, aristocratic shade of dark green with royal blue undertones.

Castleton GreenHex #00563FRGB 0, 86, 63CMYK 100, 0, 27, 66

Catalina Blue

Catalina Blue is a dark navy blue shade with slight reddish-purple undertones that lend a dramatic bit of flair.

Catalina BlueHex #062A78RGB 6, 42, 120CMYK 95, 65, 0, 53

Catawba

Catawba grapes are known for their deep purplish-red color, which gives this shade of purple its name.

CatawbaHex #703642RGB 112, 54, 66CMYK 0, 52, 41, 56

Catskill White

Catskill White is named for the ice-white snow of the Catskill Mountains.

Catskill WhiteHex #EEF6F7RGB 238, 246, 247CMYK 4, 0, 0, 3

Cavern Pink

Cavern Pink is a light, dusty shade inspired by light’s reflection off of the nooks and crannies of a cavernous cave.

Cavern PinkHex #E3BEBERGB 227, 190, 190CMYK 0, 16, 16, 11

Cedar

Cedar is a rich brown shade that draws inspiration from the popular lumber tree, even though cedar wood is usually a few shades lighter.

CedarHex #3E1C14RGB 62, 28, 20CMYK 0, 55, 68, 76

Ceil

Ceil, short for “ceiling”, is a muted purplish blue that draws inspiration from a late afternoon sky.

CeilHex #92A1CFRGB 146, 161, 207CMYK 29, 22, 0, 19

Celadon

Celadon is a pale greenish color that shares its name with the similarly-colored ceramic glaze. This glaze dates back to antiquity and was especially popular in the Chinese Imperial court before the Yuan dynasty.

CeladonHex #ACE1AFRGB 172, 225, 175CMYK 24, 0, 22, 12

Celery

A pale green with brownish undertones, Celery is named for the low-calorie vegetable.

CeleryHex #B8C25DRGB 184, 194, 93CMYK 5, 0, 52, 24

Celeste

Celeste is a pale gray shade with slight green undertones that give the color a grounded, natural look.

CelesteHex #D1D2CARGB 209, 210, 202CMYK 0, 0, 4, 18

Celestial Blue

Light and vivid, Celestial Blue has long been a popular shade among artists and art lovers alike.

Celestial BlueHex #4997D0RGB 73, 151, 208CMYK 65, 27, 0, 18

Cello

Cello is a deep royal blue shade inspired by the cool, mellow notes of the cello instrument, often used as the “deepest voice” in a string quartet.

CelloHex #1E385BRGB 30, 56, 91CMYK 67, 38, 0, 64

Celtic

Celtic is a rich, dark green that borders on black in certain lights and hearkens back to the lush green hills of the northern United Kingdom and Ireland.

CelticHex #163222RGB 22, 50, 34CMYK 56, 0, 32, 80

Cement

Cement is a bold, dependable shade of brown that comes across as every bit as sturdy as its namesake.

CementHex #8D7662RGB 141, 118, 98CMYK 0, 16, 30, 45

Ceramic

Ceramic is another off-white shade that draws inspiration from the pale glaze of traditional ceramic pottery or artwork. Obviously ceramic pieces can be glazed with nearly any color, but when most of us think ceramic, we tend to picture paler colors.

CeramicHex #FCFFF9RGB 252, 255, 249CMYK 1, 0, 2, 0

Cerise

Derived from the French word for “cherry”, Cerise is a cheerful, vivid pink shade.

CeriseHex #DA3287RGB 218, 50, 135CMYK 0, 77, 38, 15

Cerulean

Cerulean is a bold, dramatic blue shade that dates back to the late 1500s. Today, the official definition of Cerulean can range from this deep blue to a pale sky blue shade.

CeruleanHex #007BA7RGB 0, 123, 167CMYK 100, 26, 0, 35

CG Blue

CG Blue is a bold grayish blue, very similar to the shade of Cerulean mentioned above.

CG BlueHex #007AA5RGB 0, 122, 165CMYK 100, 26, 0, 35

CG Red

CG Red has some noticeable yellow undertones for a slightly orange appearance.

CG RedHex #E03C31RGB 224, 60, 49CMYK 0, 73, 78, 12

Chablis

Chablis is a pale greenish yellow named for the green grapes that make the wine of the same name.

ChablisHex #E0D84FRGB 224, 216, 79CMYK 0, 4, 65, 12

Chalet Green

Chalet Green is a warm green shade with a playful yellow undertone.

Chalet GreenHex #516E3DRGB 81, 110, 61CMYK 26, 0, 45, 57

Chalky

Chalky is a light shade of yellow, although perhaps not as light and brittle as its namesake.

ChalkyHex #EED794RGB 238, 215, 148CMYK 0, 10, 38, 7

Chambray

Also called “cambric”, chambray fabric has all of the weight of this dark blue shade, but can come in nearly any color.

ChambrayHex #354E8CRGB 53, 78, 140CMYK 62, 44, 0, 45

Chamois

Chamois-colored goats are found throughout Switzerland with a coat that matches this dark brown shade. The fabric often referred to as chamois is actually cotton, although chamois leather was originally produced by the chamois goat strain.

ChamoisHex #806D59RGB 128, 109, 89CMYK 0, 15, 30, 50

Champagne

Champagne is a light, frothy shade of golden off-white with slight pink undertones, every bit as heady and exhilarating as the alcoholic beverage that serves as its inspiration.

ChampagneHex #F7E7CERGB 247, 231, 206CMYK 0, 6, 17, 3

Champagne Pink

Champagne Pink pushes the pink values even further for a pale, warm orange shade.

Champagne PinkHex #F1DDCFRGB 241, 221, 207CMYK 0, 8, 14, 5

Chantilly

Named after the famously delicate lace pattern, Chantilly is a sweetly romantic pink shade.

ChantillyHex #F8C3DFRGB 248, 195, 223CMYK 0, 21, 10, 3

Chapel Rose

Chapel Rose is a dusty reddish brown, inspired by an old wooden chapel.

Chapel RoseHex #9B432DRGB 155, 67, 45CMYK 0, 57, 71, 39

Charade

Charade is a deep shade of inky blue black, mysterious and elusive.

CharadeHex #292937RGB 41, 41, 55CMYK 25, 25, 0, 78

Charcoal

Charcoal is a rich shade of deep, intense grayish black with blue undertones.

CharcoalHex #36454FRGB 54, 69, 79CMYK 32, 13, 0, 69

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is a light tan-brown color, inspired by the wine of the same name.

ChardonnayHex #FFC878RGB 255, 200, 120CMYK 0, 22, 53, 0

Charleston Green

Charleston Green is a deep green shade that veers into greenish black.

Charleston GreenHex #232B2BRGB 35, 43, 43CMYK 19, 0, 0, 83

Charlotte

Light and simple, Charlotte is a pale blue shade with a slight green-blue tinge.

CharlotteHex #BAEEF9RGB 186, 238, 249CMYK 25, 4, 0, 2

Charm

Charm is a bold, vivid shade of pink with enough yellow to hint at an orange undertone.

CharmHex #D47494RGB 212, 116, 148CMYK 0, 45, 30, 17

Chartreuse

Chartreuse is a bright green color with a strong yellow undertone. It takes its name from the “Green Chartreuse” liqueur that has been distilled by French monks since the 1600s.

ChartreuseHex #7FFF00RGB 127, 255, 0CMYK 50, 0, 100, 0

Chathams Blue

Chathams Blue is a deep greenish-blue with strong gray notes.

Chathams BlueHex #175579RGB 23, 85, 121CMYK 81, 30, 0, 53

Cheese

Bright, warm, and familiar, Cheese is the colorful orange shade of cheddar cheese. Cheese can, of course, be found in many colors, but this is probably one of the most instantly recognizable.

CheeseHex #FEAE21RGB 254, 174, 33CMYK 0, 31, 87, 0

Chelsea Gem

Chelsea Gem is a medium brown shade with an almost reddish-orange tint throughout.

Chelsea GemHex #9E5302RGB 158, 83, 2CMYK 0, 47, 99, 38

Chenin

Another tan variation, Chenin has strong red and green undertones for a yellowish appearance.

CheninHex #DFCD6FRGB 223, 205, 111CMYK 0, 8, 50, 13

Cherokee

Cherokee is another pale brown, but with a much warmer yellow-red undertone.

CherokeeHex #FCDA98RGB 252, 218, 152CMYK 0, 13, 40, 1

Cherry

Cherry is a bold, cheerful red, named after the popular bright red fruit.

CherryHex #990000RGB 153, 0, 0CMYK 0, 100, 100, 40

Cherry Blossom Pink

Named after the famous flowers found worldwide, Cherry Blossom Pink is a sweet, floral shade.

Cherry Blossom PinkHex #FFB7C5RGB 255, 183, 197CMYK 0, 28, 23, 0

Cherrywood

Cherrywood is named after the dark shade of cherry tree wood.

CherrywoodHex #651A14RGB 101, 26, 20CMYK 0, 74, 80, 60

Cherub

Cherub is a very pale shade of pink, light and sweet and innocent.

CherubHex #F8D9E9RGB 248, 217, 233CMYK 0, 13, 6, 3

Chestnut

Chestnut is a warm shade of brown that evokes feelings of cozy wintertime.

ChestnutHex #954535RGB 149, 69, 53CMYK 0, 54, 64, 42

Chicago

Chicago is a deep grayish color with some subtle yellow undertones throughout.

ChicagoHex #5D5C58RGB 93, 92, 88CMYK 0, 1, 5, 64

Chiffon

Named after the light, airy fabric, Chiffon is a pale yellowish off-white shade.

ChiffonHex #F1FFC8RGB 241, 255, 200CMYK 5, 0, 22, 0

Chilean Fire

Chilean Fire is a vivid light orange shade with plenty of reddish-yellow heat.

Chilean FireHex #F77703RGB 247, 119, 3CMYK 0, 52, 99, 3

Chilean Heath

Chilean Heath, on the other hand, is significantly lighter but still retains a yellow undertone.

Chilean HeathHex #FFFDE6RGB 255, 253, 230CMYK 0, 1, 10, 0

Chili

Chili is a rich shade of red that’s as hot as its namesake!

ChiliHex #AC0012RGB 172, 0, 18CMYK 0, 100, 90, 33

China Ivory

China Ivory is a faded off-white shade with yellowed undertones for an antique feel.

China IvoryHex #FCFFE7RGB 252, 255, 231CMYK 1, 0, 9, 0

Chinese Violet

Chinese Violet is a dusty purple shade with strong red undertones.

Chinese VioletHex #856088RGB 133, 96, 136CMYK 2, 29, 0, 47

Chino

Yet another fabric name, Chino is inspired by the sturdy brown of a pair of chino pants.

ChinoHex #CEC7A7RGB 206, 199, 167CMYK 0, 3, 19, 19

Chinook

Chinook is a pale green shade with bluish-yellow undertones.

ChinookHex #A8E3BDRGB 168, 227, 189CMYK 26, 0, 17, 11

Chipmunk

Chipmunk is a slightly yellow-brown color inspired by the fur of the small woodland creatures.

ChipmunkHex #8F705CRGB 143, 112, 92CMYK 0, 22, 36, 44

Chlorophyll Green

Chlorophyll Green is named for the bright greenish-yellow tint of freshly budded leaves.

Chlorophyll GreenHex #4AFF00RGB 74, 255, 0CMYK 71, 0, 100, 0

Chocolate

Chocolate is a dark brown shade, as rich and deep as the confection itself.

ChocolateHex #7B3F00RGB 123, 63, 0CMYK 0, 49, 100, 52

Christalle

Christalle is a deep blue shade with enough red for a dark purple undertone.

ChristalleHex #33036BRGB 51, 3, 107CMYK 52, 97, 0, 58

Christi

Christi is a bold yellow-green with an aged, antique appearance.

ChristiHex #67A712RGB 103, 167, 18CMYK 38, 0, 89, 35

Christine

Christine, on the other hand, is a bright orange with bold red undertones.

ChristineHex #E7730ARGB 231, 115, 10CMYK 0, 50, 96, 9

Chrome White

Chrome White is a pale off-white shade with prominent yellow or golden undertones.

Chrome WhiteHex #E8F1D4RGB 232, 241, 212CMYK 4, 0, 12, 5

Chrome Yellow

Chrome Yellow is actually a lot closer to a bright orange than true yellow.

Chrome YellowHex #FFA700RGB 255, 167, 0CMYK 0, 35, 100, 0

Chromium Green

Chromium Green is a dramatic yellow green with a distinctly vintage feel.

Chromium GreenHex #43970ERGB 67, 151, 14CMYK 56, 0, 91, 41

Cinder

Cinder is a very dark gray or black shade with smoky blue undertones.

CinderHex #0E0E18RGB 14, 14, 24CMYK 42, 42, 0, 91

Cinderella

Pale pink with a cheerful red undertone, Cinderella is a sweet, romantic color.

CinderellaHex #FDE1DCRGB 253, 225, 220CMYK 0, 11, 13, 1

Cinereous

Cinereous is a pale, dusty brown shade with a slightly purple undertone throughout.

CinereousHex #98817BRGB 152, 129, 123CMYK 0, 15, 19, 40

Cinnabar

Cinnabar is a bright and energetic shade of reddish orange with pinkish undertones.

CinnabarHex #E34234RGB 227, 66, 52CMYK 0, 71, 77, 11

Cinnamon

Named for the spice, Cinnamon is a warm, sharp shade of cheerful brown.

CinnamonHex #D2691ERGB 210, 105, 30CMYK 0, 50, 86, 18

Cioccolato

Deeper than regular Chocolate Brown, Cioccolato almost looks like dark chocolate.

CioccolatoHex #55280CRGB 85, 40, 12CMYK 0, 53, 86, 67

Citrine

Citrine is a yellowish-green shade inspired by the gemstone that shares its name.

CitrineHex #E4D00ARGB 228, 208, 10CMYK 0, 9, 96, 11

Citron

Larger than a lemon with a distinctive thick rind, the citron fruit is actually far more yellow than Citron green appears.

CitronHex #9FA91FRGB 159, 169, 31CMYK 6, 0, 82, 34

Citrus

Citrus draws inspiration from lemons and limes alike to end up with this energetic yellow-green shade.

CitrusHex #A1C50ARGB 161, 197, 10CMYK 18, 0, 95, 23

Clairvoyant

Clairvoyant is a darkly mysterious shade of purple with a royal feel to it.

ClairvoyantHex #480656RGB 72, 6, 86CMYK 16, 93, 0, 66

Clam Shell

Clam Shell is another pale tan brown with darker hints of a subtle iridescence.

Clam ShellHex #D4B6AFRGB 212, 182, 175CMYK 0, 14, 17, 17

Claret

“Claret” is the unofficial name for a Bordeaux red wine, which makes it perfect for this deep crimson red shade.

ClaretHex #7F1734RGB 127, 23, 52CMYK 0, 82, 59, 50

Classic Rose

Classic Rose is a warm, sweet pink with a paler orange undertone throughout.

Classic RoseHex #FBCCE7RGB 251, 204, 231CMYK 0, 19, 8, 2

Clay Ash

Clay Ash is a pale, cool shade of greenish gray.

Clay AshHex #BDC8B3RGB 189, 200, 179CMYK 5, 0, 11, 22

Clay Creek

Clay Creek is a little bit darker, drawing off the deeper notes of a muddied creek.

Clay CreekHex #8A8360RGB 138, 131, 96CMYK 0, 5, 30, 46

Clear Day

Clear Day is inspired by the pale blue and bright white undertones of a wide-open sky.

Clear DayHex #E9FFFDRGB 233, 255, 253CMYK 9, 0, 1, 0

Clementine

Clementines are a citrus cultivar, so it’s no surprise that Clementine has a sunny orange hue.

ClementineHex #E96E00RGB 233, 110, 0CMYK 0, 53, 100, 9

Clinker

Clinker is a deep black shade with some subtle dark brown undertones for extra warmth and energy.

ClinkerHex #371D09RGB 55, 29, 9CMYK 0, 47, 84, 78

Cloud

Cloud is an off-white or light gray color with a slightly hazy or foggy overall feeling.

CloudHex #C7C4BFRGB 199, 196, 191CMYK 0, 2, 4, 22

Cloud Burst

Cloud Burst is significantly darker, the gray-blue color of clouds during a rainstorm.

Cloud BurstHex #202E54RGB 32, 46, 84CMYK 62, 45, 0, 67

Cloudy

Cloudy is another darker Cloud variation with deeper red undertones.

CloudyHex #ACA59FRGB 172, 165, 159CMYK 0, 4, 8, 33

Clover

Clover is a bold shade of dark green with grassy blue or blue-green undertones.

CloverHex #384910RGB 56, 73, 16CMYK 23, 0, 78, 71

Cobalt

Cobalt is a vivid blue shade that shares its name with a chemical compound.

CobaltHex #0047ABRGB 0, 71, 171CMYK 100, 58, 0, 33

Cobalt Green

Cobalt Green mellows true Cobalt out by adding a dramatic royal green tint.

Cobalt GreenHex #218676RGB 33, 134, 118CMYK 75, 0, 12, 47

Cochineal

Cochineal is a vivid red produced from the dried shells of cochineal beetles.

CochinealHex #960019RGB 150, 0, 25CMYK 0, 100, 83, 41

Cocoa Bean

Cocoa Bean is another deep brown shade inspired by the world’s favorite confection.

Cocoa BeanHex #481C1CRGB 72, 28, 28CMYK 0, 61, 61, 72

Coconut

Coconut is a warm brown shade with some red or gold-brown undertones.

CoconutHex #965A3ERGB 150, 90, 62CMYK 0, 40, 59, 41

Coconut Cream

Significantly paler than Coconut, Coconut Cream is a light, sweet white shade.

Coconut CreamHex #F8F7DCRGB 248, 247, 220CMYK 0, 0, 11, 3

Coconut Shell

In contrast, Coconut Shell is the dark brown color of a coconut’s husk.

Coconut ShellHex #3C1603RGB 60, 22, 3CMYK 0, 63, 95, 76

Cod Gray

Cod Gray is a very dark shade of gray that many would consider black. It’s well-balanced with equal amounts of red, green, and blue.

Cod GrayHex #0B0B0BRGB 11, 11, 11CMYK 0, 0, 0, 96

Coffee

Coffee is a bold, dark brown shade that most of us recognize instantly.

CoffeeHex #6F4E37RGB 111, 78, 55CMYK 0, 30, 50, 56

Coffee Bean

Coffee Bean is an even darker brown, echoing the dark roast of whole coffee beans.

Coffee BeanHex #2A140ERGB 42, 20, 14CMYK 0, 52, 67, 84

Cognac

Cognac is a rich red shade that draws inspiration from the popular alcoholic beverage.

CognacHex #9F381DRGB 159, 56, 29CMYK 0, 65, 82, 38

Cola

The third drink-themed color in a row, Cola was inspired by the deep brown hue of a cold glass of fizzy cola.

ColaHex #3F2500RGB 63, 37, 0CMYK 0, 41, 100, 75

Cold Purple

Cold Purple has noticeable blue undertones for a cooler, calmer appearance.

Cold PurpleHex #ABA0D9RGB 171, 160, 217CMYK 21, 26, 0, 15

Cold Turkey

Cold Turkey takes a warm tan “turkey” color and mutes it out with some cooler purple undertones.

Cold TurkeyHex #CEBABARGB 206, 186, 186CMYK 0, 10, 10, 19

Colonial Green

Colonial Green is an antique green shade with some strong blue highlights.

Colonial GreenHex #83AFAERGB 131, 175, 174CMYK 25, 0, 1, 31

Colonial White

Colonial White is a crisp shade of warm white with brighter yellow undertones.

Colonial WhiteHex #FFEDBCRGB 255, 237, 188CMYK 0, 7, 26, 0

Columbia

Columbia is essentially a lighter Colonial Green with a bluish tint, a blend of green and blue and gray.

ColumbiaHex #C4D8E2RGB 196, 216, 226CMYK 13, 4, 0, 11

Columbia Blue

Columbia Blue, on the other hand, is a “truer” sky blue shade, bright and optimistic.

Columbia BlueHex #9BDDFFRGB 155, 221, 255CMYK 39, 13, 0, 0

Comet

Comet is a dark, metallic gray, inspired by a meteorite’s heavy impact.

CometHex #5C5D75RGB 92, 93, 117CMYK 21, 21, 0, 54

Como

Como is a pleasant olive green with strong blue undertones.

ComoHex #517C66RGB 81, 124, 102CMYK 35, 0, 18, 51

Compose Blue

Cool, reserved, and muted, Compose Blue still has some green undertones for a slightly cheerful look.

Compose BlueHex #69AEBDRGB 105, 174, 189CMYK 44, 8, 0, 26

Conch

Conch is a warm, pale pink named for the softly iridescent glimmer of a conch shell.

ConchHex #FC8F9BRGB 252, 143, 155CMYK 0, 43, 38, 1

Concord

A solid, historical name, Concord is a deep shade of balanced grayish brown.

ConcordHex #7C7B7ARGB 124, 123, 122CMYK 0, 1, 2, 51

Concrete

Concrete is actually named after unmixed concrete, a much lighter and brighter gray than the finished product.

ConcreteHex #F2F2F2RGB 242, 242, 242CMYK 0, 0, 0, 5

Confetti

Confetti is a bright, excited yellow with strong golden undertones for some extra warmth.

ConfettiHex #E9D75ARGB 233, 215, 90CMYK 0, 8, 61, 9

Congo Brown

Congo Brown is a dramatic dark brown shade with some richer red undertones.

Congo BrownHex #593737RGB 89, 55, 55CMYK 0, 38, 38, 65

Congress Blue

Congress Blue is a deep shade of blue used in official government publications.

Congress BlueHex #02478ERGB 2, 71, 142CMYK 99, 50, 0, 44

Conifer

Conifer is lighter than you might imagine, a bold yellowish green with subtle brown undertones.

ConiferHex #ACDD4DRGB 172, 221, 77CMYK 22, 0, 65, 13

Contessa

Contessa is a flirtatious reddish-brown shade with noticeable pink undertones running beneath the surface.

ContessaHex #C6726BRGB 198, 114, 107CMYK 0, 42, 46, 22

Cool White

Cool White is another off-white shade with purple and red undertones.

Cool WhiteHex #FFF9F9RGB 255, 249, 249CMYK 0, 2, 2, 0

Copper

Named for the metal, Copper has a bright, bold, and brassy orange-brown appearance.

CopperHex #B87333RGB 184, 115, 51CMYK 0, 38, 72, 28

Copper Canyon

Copper Canyon is a deeper, more rounded shade of dark reddish-brown.

Copper CanyonHex #7E3A15RGB 126, 58, 21CMYK 0, 54, 83, 51

Copperfield

Copperfield is a vibrant reddish brown, a mix between true Copper and an earthier shade.

CopperfieldHex #DA8A67RGB 218, 138, 103CMYK 0, 37, 53, 15

Coquelicot

Named for the wild poppy, Coquelicot reflects its floral roots with this warm, vivid red shade.

CoquelicotHex #FF3800RGB 255, 56, 0CMYK 0, 78, 100, 0

Coral

Coral is a bold shade of orange-red that brings a characteristic orange note to all its variants.

CoralHex #FF7F50RGB 255, 127, 80CMYK 0, 50, 69, 0

Coral Pink

Coral Pink is a vivid pink shade that still retains the distinctive orange notes.

Coral PinkHex #F88379RGB 248, 131, 121CMYK 0, 47, 51, 3

Coral Red

Similarly, Coral Red is noticeably more orange than a “true” red.

Coral RedHex #FF4040RGB 255, 64, 64CMYK 0, 75, 75, 0

Cordovan

Cordovan is a rich reddish brown shade with some strong purple-red undertones.

CordovanHex #893F45RGB 137, 63, 69CMYK 0, 54, 50, 46

Corduroy

Corduroy is a muted green-brown, inspired by the durable fabric.

CorduroyHex #606E68RGB 96, 110, 104CMYK 13, 0, 5, 57

Coriander

Coriander is pale and greenish-brown, just like the seed that shares its name.

CorianderHex #C4D0B0RGB 196, 208, 176CMYK 6, 0, 15, 18

Cork

Cork is a rich black shade inspired by the versatile wood of the cork tree.

CorkHex #40291DRGB 64, 41, 29CMYK 0, 36, 55, 75

Corn

Corn comes in many colors, but this cheerful yellow shade is the most well-known.

CornHex #FBEC5DRGB 251, 236, 93CMYK 0, 6, 63, 2

Cornfield

Cornfield is a bright, cheerful off-white that draws inspiration from the faded yellow of ripe corn.

CornfieldHex #F8FACDRGB 248, 250, 205CMYK 1, 0, 18, 2

Cornflower

Cornflower is a soft blue shade, inspired by the flower of the same name.

CornflowerHex #93CCEARGB 147, 204, 234CMYK 37, 13, 0, 8

Corn Harvest

Corn Harvest is a rich, autumnal shade of deep brown with some slight red undertones.

Corn HarvestHex #8B6B0BRGB 139, 107, 11CMYK 0, 23, 92, 45

Cornsilk

Cornsilk is named after the pale, fibrous strands that line an ear of corn and share this yellowish tint.

CornsilkHex #FFF8DCRGB 255, 248, 220CMYK 0, 3, 14, 0

Corvette

Corvette is a cheerful orange-tan shade that wouldn’t look out of place cruising down the open highway.

CorvetteHex #FAD3A2RGB 250, 211, 162CMYK 0, 16, 35, 2

Cosmic

Cosmic is a deep purple shade with plenty of heat and excitement to explore.

CosmicHex #76395DRGB 118, 57, 93CMYK 0, 52, 21, 54

Cosmic Latte

Cosmic Latte has plenty of cream to mellow out this pale brown shade and lend it some warmth.

Cosmic LatteHex #FFF8E7RGB 255, 248, 231CMYK 0, 3, 9, 0

Cosmos

Cosmos is a pale pink shade with some yellow-orange undertones.

CosmosHex #FFD8D9RGB 255, 216, 217CMYK 0, 15, 15, 0

Costa Del Sol

Rich and layered, Costa Del Sol is a complex green-brown with some energetic yellow undertones.

Costa Del SolHex #615D30RGB 97, 93, 48CMYK 0, 4, 51, 62

Cotton Candy

Cotton Candy is a sticky-sweet shade of light pink with warmer red undertones.

Cotton CandyHex #FFB7D5RGB 255, 183, 213CMYK 0, 28, 16, 0

Cotton Seed

Cotton Seed is a pale off-white or gray shade, inspired by the plant’s seed pods, which turn white and fluff out dramatically when the harvest season draws near.

Cotton SeedHex #C2BDB6RGB 194, 189, 182CMYK 0, 3, 6, 24

Cottonwood

Inspired by the seed pods that drop every spring, Cottonwood is a light, breezy tan shade.

CottonwoodHex #DBCFB7RGB 219, 207, 183CMYK 0, 5, 16, 14

Country Blue

Country Blue is a sweet pale blue with dusty purple-violet undertones.

Country BlueHex #97ADD6RGB 151, 173, 214CMYK 29, 19, 0, 16

Country Red

Country Red is more intense, but still retains the purple-pink undertones.

Country RedHex #9C3C3ERGB 156, 60, 62CMYK 0, 62, 60, 39

Cowboy

Bold, dramatic, and stylized, Cowboy is a vivid dark brown that’s full of adventure.

CowboyHex #4D282DRGB 77, 40, 45CMYK 0, 48, 42, 70

Covenant

Covenant is a deep “true blue” shade with a black undertone that suggests integrity and trust.

CovenantHex #2D1452RGB 45, 20, 82CMYK 45, 76, 0, 68

Coyote Brown

Coyote Brown is named for the grayish brown luster of a coyote’s fur.

Coyote BrownHex #81613CRGB 129, 97, 60CMYK 0, 25, 53, 49

Crail

Crail is a reddish orange shade of brown with a distinctly yellow undertone.

CrailHex #B95140RGB 185, 81, 64CMYK 0, 56, 65, 27

Cranberry

Cranberry is a cheerful orange-red shade inspired by the famous late autumn fruit.

CranberryHex #EE0000RGB 238, 0, 0CMYK 0, 100, 100, 7

Cranberry Wine

Cranberry Wine is a dark purplish color with some brighter red undertones.

Cranberry WineHex #67333FRGB 103, 51, 63CMYK 0, 50, 39, 60

Crater Brown

Dark and intense, Crater Brown is named for the deep color of exposed rock.

Crater BrownHex #462425RGB 70, 36, 37CMYK 0, 49, 47, 73

Cream

Cream is a pale off-white shade with a definite warm or gold undertone.

CreamHex #FFFDD0RGB 255, 253, 208CMYK 0, 1, 18, 0

Cream Can

Cream Can is a warm yellow-brown shade that passes for a pale orange.

Cream CanHex #F5C85CRGB 245, 200, 92CMYK 0, 18, 62, 4

Cream Yellow

Cream Yellow dials up the yellow saturation for a noticeably warmer finished product.

Cream YellowHex #FFFF9ARGB 255, 255, 154CMYK 0, 0, 40, 0

Creeper Green

Named for the Minecraft critters, Creeper Green is a bright yellowish green shade.

Creeper GreenHex #0E9908RGB 14, 153, 8CMYK 91, 0, 95, 40

Creme Brulee

Creme Brulee is slightly darker than true cream, just like the dessert that it’s named after.

Creme BruleeHex #E7DDC4RGB 231, 221, 196CMYK 0, 4, 15, 9

Creole

Creole is a deep black shade with some slight red accent notes.

CreoleHex #1E0F04RGB 30, 15, 4CMYK 0, 50, 87, 88

Crete

Crete is a dark olive green with a strong yellow undertone and a weathered, historical look.

CreteHex #737829RGB 115, 120, 41CMYK 4, 0, 66, 53

Crimson

Bold, intense, and dramatic, Crimson is one of the most well-known red variations. Crimson is also the official color of Nepal, along with several universities around the world.

CrimsonHex #DC143CRGB 220, 20, 60CMYK 0, 91, 73, 14

Crocodile

Crocodile is a sturdy shade of greenish brown, inspired by the reptile’s skin.

CrocodileHex #736D58RGB 115, 109, 88CMYK 0, 5, 23, 55

Crocus Yellow

Crocus flowers grow throughout the northern hemisphere with this cheerful shade of yellow.

Crocus YellowHex #F6E274RGB 246, 226, 116CMYK 0, 8, 53, 4

Crown of Thorns

Crown of Thorns is a bold, dramatic reddish-brown shade that speaks of passionate grief.

Crown of ThornsHex #771F1FRGB 119, 31, 31CMYK 0, 74, 74, 53

Crowshead

Crowshead is a deep, glossy black inspired by a crow’s inky plumage. The slightly yellow-green undertone is actually one of the distinguishing characteristics between a crow and a raven, as raven feathers have a blue sheen while crow feathers reflect a tiny amount of green light.

CrowsheadHex #1C1208RGB 28, 18, 8CMYK 0, 36, 71, 89

Crude Oil

Crude Oil is a dark, slick shade of blackish brown with lighter undertones.

Crude OilHex #191706RGB 25, 23, 6CMYK 0, 8, 76, 90

Cruise

Cruise is a pale blue shade with light green undercurrents, intended to reflect the lazy warmth and glittering light of the waters surrounding any large seafaring vessel.

CruiseHex #B5ECDFRGB 181, 236, 223CMYK 23, 0, 6, 7

Crusoe

Crusoe is a bold, dark green inspired by the island inhabited by the famous literary castaway.

CrusoeHex #004816RGB 0, 72, 22CMYK 100, 0, 69, 72

Crusta

Named for the popular mid-century mixed drink, Crusta is a bright, vivacious orange that packs as much of a punch as its namesake does.

CrustaHex #FD7B33RGB 253, 123, 51CMYK 0, 51, 80, 1

Cumin

Like the spice, Cumin is a warm and flavorful shade of brownish orange.

CuminHex #924321RGB 146, 67, 33CMYK 0, 54, 77, 43

Cumulus

Another cloudy color, Cumulus is a bright, breezy off-white with some sunny yellow accent notes.

CumulusHex #FDFFD5RGB 253, 255, 213CMYK 1, 0, 16, 0

Cupid

Cupid is a light, romantic shade that takes its name from the god of love in classic mythology.

CupidHex #FBBEDARGB 251, 190, 218CMYK 0, 24, 13, 2

Curious Blue

Curious Blue is a cool blue shade with some green notes lurking beneath.

Curious BlueHex #2596D1RGB 37, 150, 209CMYK 82, 28, 0, 18

Currant

Currant is a rich red color, inspired by the bright juice of the much darker blackish-purple berries found worldwide.

CurrantHex #F31112RGB 243, 17, 18CMYK 0, 93, 93, 5

Curry

Named for the famous spice blend, Curry is a sharp, warm golden yellow that can brighten up any design or layout.

CurryHex #C59D08RGB 197, 157, 8CMYK 0, 20, 96, 23

Cutty Sark

Cutty Sark is a deep shade of grayish green with gray-blue notes.

Cutty SarkHex #507672RGB 80, 118, 114CMYK 32, 0, 3, 54

Cyan

Cyan is a true digital color, a shocking shade of bright greenish blue without any tempering.

CyanHex #00FFFFRGB 0, 255, 255CMYK 100, 0, 0, 0

Cyber Yellow

Cyber Yellow is more of a goldenrod shade thanks to its yellow-orange base.

Cyber YellowHex #FFD300RGB 255, 211, 0CMYK 0, 17, 100, 0

Cyclamen

Cyclamen is a bright pink shade with some subtle yellow and red undertones.

CyclamenHex #F56FA1RGB 245, 111, 161CMYK 0, 55, 34, 4

Cyprus

Cyprus is inspired by the deep blue-green waters around the island of the same name.

CyprusHex #003E40RGB 0, 62, 64CMYK 100, 3, 0, 75

Cyprus Green

Lighter than true Cyprus, Cyprus Green looks a lot like a pale teal shade.

Cyprus GreenHex #4F9593RGB 79, 149, 147CMYK 47, 0, 1, 42

All Colors A-Z

Here’s our complete list of colors in alphabetical order:

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

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