When it comes to color, there’s so much more than the rainbow hues that catch the eye. Colors that start with the letter C conjure cool shades of blue like cerulean or cheerful shades of canary yellow. Below, you’ll find a complete and comprehensive list of colors that start with C, including their hexadecimal (or Hex) code, RGB model, and their CMYK model.
Please note: While the photos and captions help to illustrate each color, there may be slight variations.
1. Cab Sav
The color cab sav is a deep, rich red named after the wine.
©Rostislav_Sedlacek/ via Getty Images
- Hex: #4D0A18
- RGB: 77, 10, 24
- CMYK: 0, 87, 69, 70
2. Cabaret
Like the dancer’s feathered headdress, cabaret is a bright shade of pink.
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- Hex: #D94972
- RGB: 217, 73, 114
- CMYK: 0, 66, 47, 15
3. Cabernet
Cabernet is similar to cab sav but has a brown tone.
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- Hex: #540212
- RGB: 84, 2, 18
- CMYK: 0, 98, 79, 67
4. Cabinet
The color cabinet is a warm, brighter shade of brown similar to these honey oak cabinets.
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- Hex: #CC5D2D
- RGB: 204,93, 45
- CMYK: 0, 54, 78, 20
5. Cactus
Cactus is a cool shade of green emulating the desert plant.
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- Hex: #587156
- RGB: 88, 113, 86
- CMYK: 22, 0, 24, 56
6. Cadet
Cadet is a cool shade of gray like the trousers shown in these uniforms.
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- Hex: #536872
- RGB: 83, 104, 114
- CMYK: 27, 9, 0, 55
7. Cadillac
Cadillac is a softer shade of pink named after the iconic, vintage car.
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- Hex: #B04C6A
- RGB: 176, 76, 106
- CMYK: 0, 57, 40, 31
8. Cadmium Red
Cadmium red is a bold hue often used in painting. Often associated with fiery emotions, cadmium red became a painter’s go-to red paint in the 20th century.
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- Hex: #E30022
- RGB: 227, 0, 34
- CMYK: 0, 100, 85, 11
9. Cadmium Yellow
Like cadmium red, cadmium yellow is a pigment familiar to many artists. As the name suggests, the pigment comes from the chemical element, cadmium.
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- Hex: #FFF600
- RGB: 255, 246, 0
- CMYK: 0, 4, 100, 0
10. Camel
Named after the humped animal, the color camel is a warm, light shade of brown.
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- Hex: #C19A6B
- RGB: 193, 154, 107
- CMYK: 0, 20, 45, 24
11. Camelot
Camelot is a color similar to mulberry: a lush, red-purple shade.
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- Hex: #893456
- RGB: 137, 52, 86
- CMYK: 0, 62, 37, 46
12. Camouflage
Camouflage refers to the dark, warm shade of green found in the quintessential military camouflage.
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- Hex: #3C3910
- RGB: 60, 57, 16
- CMYK: 0, 5, 73, 76
13. Canary Yellow
The Atlantic
canary
, (
Serinus canaria) is the namesake for the bright yellow hue.
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- Hex: #FFEF00
- RGB: 255, 239, 0
- CMYK: 0, 6, 100, 0
14. Can Can
The vintage mauve hue, can can, is named after the costumes from the iconic French dance.
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- Hex: #D591A4
- RGB: 213, 145, 164
- CMYK: 0, 32, 23, 16
15. Candlelight
Candlelight is a warm, darker shade of yellow compared to the previously mentioned canary yellow.
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- Hex: #FCD917
- RGB: 252, 217, 23
- CMYK: 0, 14, 91, 1
16. Candy Apple Red
Candy apple red is a shade of red that is so bright, it almost shimmers like the sweet treat.
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- Hex: #FF0800
- RGB: 255, 8, 0
- CMYK: 0, 97, 100, 0
17. Cappuccino
The soft shade of brown, cappuccino, is named after the coffee drink.
©Fascinadora/Shutterstock.com
- Hex: #706555
- RGB: 112, 101, 85
- CMYK: 0, 10, 24, 56
18. Caramel
Caramel is a bright, yellow-beige shade of brown similar to peanut brittle.
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- Hex: #FFDDAF
- RGB: 255, 221, 175
- CMYK: 0, 13, 31, 0
19. Cardinal
The color, cardinal, is named after the striking bird. It’s a rich and vibrant shade of red.
©Rizwan Mian/Shutterstock.com
- Hex: #C41E3A
- RGB: 196, 30, 58
- CMYK: 0, 85, 70, 23
20. Caribbean Green
Caribbean green is the same color as the pristine blue-green waters of the tropical region.
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- Hex: #00CC99
- RGB: 0, 204, 153
- CMYK: 100, 0, 25, 20
21. Carnation
While the flower comes in many colors, carnation is a bright, medium shade of pink.
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- Hex: #5C2E01
- RGB: 92, 46, 1
- CMYK: 0, 50, 99, 64
22. Carrot
The color, carrot, is the bright, rich shade of orange of its namesake vegetable.
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- Hex: #F05600
- RGB: 240, 86, 0
- CMYK: 0, 64, 100, 6
23. Cashew
Similar to the nut, cashew the color is a pale beige.
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- Hex: #D4B797
- RGB: 212, 183, 151
- CMYK: 0, 14, 29, 17
24. Catskill White
Catskill white emulates the winter scenes found in upstate New York. The shade of white has hints of blue and green.
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- Hex: #EEF6F7
- RGB: 238, 246, 247
- CMYK: 4, 0, 0, 3
25. Cedar
While the bark of this Japanese cedar has light green and silver touches, the color cedar is a cool dark brown hue.
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- Hex: #3E1C14
- RGB: 62, 28, 20
- CMYK: 0, 55, 68, 76
26. Celadon
Celadon is a pale blue and green shade. It’s named after a type of Chinese ceramic developed around the 10th century.
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- Hex: #ACE1AF
- RGB: 172, 225, 175
- CMYK: 24, 0, 22, 12
27. Celery
Compared to celadon, previously mentioned, celery has a warmer tone with greater yellow tones.
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- Hex: #B8C25D
- RGB: 184, 194, 93
- CMYK: 5, 0, 52, 24
28. Cerulean
Cerulean comes from the Latin word
caerulum, which means heaven or sky. The soothing blue can range from a deep sky blue to azure. Painters like Monet or Morisot used it in their impressionist paintings.
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- Hex: #007BA7
- RGB: 0, 123, 167
- CMYK: 100, 26, 0, 35
29. Champagne
Champagne is a very soft mix of gold and light beige.
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- Hex: #F7E7CE
- RGB: 247, 231, 206
- CMYK: 0, 6, 17, 3
30. Charcoal
Charcoal, the color, emulates its namesake. The carbon residue from burnt wood creates this cool shade of black.
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- Hex: #36454F
- RGB: 54, 69, 79
- CMYK: 32, 13, 0, 69
31. Chartreuse
Chartreuse is a bright, flat shade of yellow-green. It’s named after a French liqueur of the same name.
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- Hex: #7FFF00
- RGB: 127, 255, 0
- CMYK: 50, 0, 100, 0
32. Cherry
Cherry is a shade of red similar to the fruit it’s named for. It’s a rich, deep hue.
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- Hex: #990000
- RGB: 153, 0, 0
- CMYK: 0, 100, 100, 40
33. Cherry Blossom Pink
Cherry blossom pink is a soft, delicate shade of pink like the flowers.
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- Hex: #FFB7C5
- RGB: 255, 183, 197
- CMYK: 0, 28, 23, 0
34. Cherrywood
Like the wood grain, the color called cherrywood is a rich, dark brown with shades of red.
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- Hex: #651A14
- RGB: 101, 26, 20
- CMYK: 0, 74, 80, 60
35. Chestnut
Chestnut brown is a shade of brown that’s similar to the cherrywood, previously mentioned. It’s a lighter shade with a yellow tint to it.
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- Hex: #954535
- RGB: 149, 69, 53
- CMYK: 0, 54, 64, 42
36. Chicago
Chicago, the color, emulates the gray shades of the city’s Loop, from its city streets to its skyscrapers.
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- Hex: #5D5C58
- RGB: 93, 92, 88
- CMYK: 0, 1, 5, 64
37. Chipmunk
The color, chipmunk, is named after the animal. It’s a shade of brown that’s similar to chestnut but cooler.
©Sean R. Stubben/Shutterstock.com
- Hex: #8F705C
- RGB: 143, 112, 92
- CMYK: 0, 22, 36, 44
38. Chlorophyll Green
These algae cells under a microscope capture the bright shade of green called chlorophyll green.
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- Hex: #4AFF00
- RGB: 74, 255, 0
- CMYK: 71, 0, 100, 0
39. Chocolate
Chocolate is a rich, warm shade of brown that looks as inviting as the dessert.
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- Hex: #7B3F00
- RGB: 51, 3, 107
- CMYK: 52, 97, 0, 58
40. Chrome White
Chrome white is an off-white shade that has a metallic feel.
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- Hex: #38F1D4
- RGB: 232, 241, 212
- CMYK: 4, 0, 12, 5
41. Chrome Yellow
The color, chrome yellow, actually looks like orange. It was a pigment used in painting starting in the nineteenth century. After the paint is on the canvas and exposed to light, it darkens. This might explain the distinct color of Vincent Van Gogh’s famous sunflowers.
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- Hex: #FFA700
- RGB: 255, 167, 0
- CMYK: 0, 35, 100, 0
42. Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a bright shade of brown, similar to its namesake spice.
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- Hex: #D2691E
- RGB: 210, 105, 30
- CMYK: 0, 50, 86, 18
43. Clementine
Just like the fruit, clementine is a bright shade of orange.
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- Hex: #E96E00
- RGB: 233, 110, 0
- CMYK: 0, 53, 100, 9
44. Cloud
Cloud, the color, is a muted shade of gray similar to an overcast sky.
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- Hex: #C7C4BF
- RGB: 199, 196, 191
- CMYK: 0, 2, 4, 22
45. Clover
The color, clover, is a deep and dark shade of green. It captures the mysterious quality of Irish folklore.
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- Hex: #384910
- RGB: 56, 73, 16
- CMYK: 23, 0, 78, 71
46. Cobalt
Cobalt is a deep, moody shade of blue. Painters will use it as a lighter alternative to Prussian blue.
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- Hex: #0047AB
- RGB: 0, 71, 171
- CMYK: 100, 58, 0, 33
47. Coconut
The color coconut is named for its brown, hairy shell. The brown is a light, warm shade.
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- Hex: #965A3E
- RGB: 150, 90, 62
- CMYK: 0, 40, 59, 41
48. Coffee
The color, coffee, is a lighter brown as though someone added a touch of cream to their morning brew.
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- Hex: #6F4E37
- RGB: 111, 78, 55
- CMYK: 0, 30, 50, 56
49. Cold Purple
Cold purple is a shade of lavender. As the name suggests, its blue tones make it a cool hue.
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- Hex: #ABA0D9
- RGB: 171, 160, 217
- CMYK: 21, 26, 0, 15
50. Cool White
Cool white is a shade of off-white that looks like fresh laundry hanging on the line.
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- Hex: #FFF9F9
- RGB: 255, 249, 249
- CMYK: 0, 2, 2, 0
51. Copper
Like the metal, the color of copper is a bright shade of brown.
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- Hex: #B87333
- RGB: 184, 115, 51
- CMYK: 0, 38, 72, 28
52. Coral
The color, coral, has a warm tropical feel, mixing soft shades of orange and pink.
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- Hex: #FF7F50
- RGB: 255, 127, 80
- CMYK: 0, 50, 69, 0
53. Corduroy
Corduroy is a soft gray color, emulating its namesake fabric.
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- Hex: #606E68
- RGB: 96, 110, 104
- CMYK: 13, 0, 5, 57
54. Corn
Corn is a bright, medium shade of yellow.
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- Hex: #FBEC5D
- RGB: 251, 236, 93
- CMYK: 0, 6, 63, 2
55. Cornflower
Cornflower is a lighter shade of blue, similar to the flower.
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- Hex: #93CCEA
- RGB: 147, 204, 234
- CMYK: 37, 13, 0, 8
56. Cotton Candy
Cotton candy is a shade of medium pink that’s bright and cheerful.
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- Hex: #FFB7D5
- RGB: 255, 183, 213
- CMYK: 0, 28, 16, 0
57. Cottonwood
Cottonwood is a color that’s a soft beige-brown, similar to the bark of a cottonwood tree.
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- Hex: #DBCFB7
- RGB: 219, 207, 183
- CMYK: 0, 5, 16, 14
58. Coyote Brown
Coyote brown is a light, warm shade of brown somewhat similar to the color chipmunk.
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- Hex: #81613C
- RGB: 129, 97, 60
- CMYK: 0, 25, 53, 49
59. Cranberry
Cranberry, the color, can be described as a tart as the juice because it’s a bright shade of red.
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- Hex: #EE0000
- RGB: 238, 0, 0
- CMYK: 0, 100, 100, 7
60. Crimson
Crimson is a rich and vibrant shade of red.
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- Hex: #DC143C
- RGB: 220, 20, 60
- CMYK: 0, 91, 73, 14
61. Crocus Yellow
Named after the early spring flower, crocus yellow is a soft, buttery shade of yellow.
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- Hex: #F6E274
- RGB: 246, 226, 116
- CMYK: 0, 8, 53, 4
62. Crowshead
Just like the animal, crowshead is a shade of black that has blue tones.
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- Hex: #1C1208
- RGB: 28, 18, 8
- CMYK: 0, 36, 71, 89
63. Cumin
Cumin is a shade of brown that has a hint more red than the spice it’s named after.
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- Hex: #924321
- RGB: 146, 67, 33
- CMYK: 0, 54, 77, 43
64. Cumulus
Cumulus, the color, is a shade of off-white that looks creamy.
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- Hex: #FDFFD5
- RGB: 253, 255, 213
- CMYK: 1, 0, 16, 0
65. Currant
Currant is another bright shade of red, which is similar to cranberry.
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- Hex: #F31112
- RGB: 243, 17, 18
- CMYK: 0, 93, 93, 5
66. Curry
The color curry is a shade that mixes mustard yellow with brown. To pin down the exact shade, look to the spice or dish that it’s named after.
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- Hex: #C59D08
- RGB: 197, 157, 8
- CMYK: 0, 20, 96, 23
67. Cyan
Cyan is a bright green-blue. It is one of the subtractive primary colors, which also includes yellow and magenta.
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- Hex: #00FFFF
- RGB: 0, 255, 255
- CMYK: 100, 0, 0, 0
68. Cyclamen
Cyclamen is a shade of pink similar to the flower, and it leans more toward red than lavender.
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- Hex: #F56FA1
- RGB: 245, 111, 161
- CMYK: 0, 55, 34, 4
69. Cyprus
The color, cyprus, is a deep gray-green color. Similar to clover, cyprus is almost black like the dark, marshy waters of the Louisiana Bayou.
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- Hex: #003E40
- RGB: 0, 62, 64
- CMYK: 100, 3, 0, 75
Summary of Colors That Start With C
| List Number | Color Name | Hex | RGB | CMYK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cab Sav | #4D0A18 | 77, 10, 24 | 0, 87, 69, 70 |
| 2 | Cabaret | #D94972 | 217, 73, 114 | 0, 66, 47, 15 |
| 3 | Cabernet | #540212 | 84, 2, 18 | 0, 98, 79, 67 |
| 4 | Cabinet | #CC5D2D | 204,93, 45 | 0, 54, 78, 20 |
| 5 | Cactus | #587156 | 88, 113, 86 | 22, 0, 24, 56 |
| 6 | Cadet | #536872 | 83, 104, 114 | 27, 9, 0, 55 |
| 7 | Cadillac | #B04C6A | 176, 76, 106 | 0, 57, 40, 31 |
| 8 | Cadmium Red | #E30022 | 227, 0, 34 | 0, 100, 85, 11 |
| 9 | Cadmium Yellow | #FFF600 | 255, 246, 0 | 0, 4, 100, 0 |
| 10 | Camel | #C19A6B | 193, 154, 107 | 0, 20, 45, 24 |
| 11 | Camelot | #893456 | 137, 52, 86 | 0, 62, 37, 46 |
| 12 | Camouflage | #3C3910 | 60, 57, 16 | 0, 5, 73, 76 |
| 13 | Canary Yellow | #FFEF00 | 255, 239, 0 | 0, 6, 100, 0 |
| 14 | Can Can | #D591A4 | 213, 145, 164 | 0, 32, 23, 16 |
| 15 | Candlelight | #FCD917 | 252, 217, 23 | 0, 14, 91, 1 |
| 16 | Candy Apple Red | #FF0800 | 255, 8, 0 | 0, 97, 100, 0 |
| 17 | Cappuccino | #706555 | 112, 101, 85 | 0, 10, 24, 56 |
| 18 | Caramel | #FFDDAF | 255, 221, 175 | 0, 13, 31, 0 |
| 19 | Cardinal | #C41E3A | 196, 30, 58 | 0, 85, 70, 23 |
| 20 | Caribbean Green | #00CC99 | 0, 204, 153 | 100, 0, 25, 20 |
| 21 | Carnation | #F95A61 | 249, 90, 97 | 0, 64, 61, 2 |
| 22 | Carrot | #F05600 | 240, 86, 0 | 0, 64, 100, 6 |
| 23 | Cashew | #D4B797 | 212, 183, 151 | 0, 14, 29, 17 |
| 24 | Catskill White | #EEF6F7 | 238, 246, 247 | 4, 0, 0, 3 |
| 25 | Cedar | #3E1C14 | 62, 28, 20 | 0, 55, 68, 76 |
| 26 | Celadon | #ACE1AF | 172, 225, 175 | 24, 0, 22, 12 |
| 27 | Celery | #B8C25D | 184, 194, 93 | 5, 0, 52, 24 |
| 28 | Cerulean | #007BA7 | 0, 123, 167 | 100, 26, 0, 35 |
| 29 | Champagne | #F7E7CE | 247, 231, 206 | 0, 6, 17, 3 |
| 30 | Charcoal | #36454F | 54, 69, 79 | 32, 13, 0, 69 |
| 31 | Chartreuse | #7FFF00 | 127, 255, 0 | 50, 0, 100, 0 |
| 32 | Cherry | #990000 | 153, 0, 0 | 0, 100, 100, 40 |
| 33 | Cherry Blossom Pink | #FFB7C5 | 255, 183, 197 | 0, 28, 23, 0 |
| 34 | Cherrywood | #651A14 | 101, 26, 20 | 0, 74, 80, 60 |
| 35 | Chestnut | #954535 | 149, 69, 53 | 0, 54, 64, 42 |
| 36 | Chicago | #5D5C58 | 93, 92, 88 | 0, 1, 5, 64 |
| 37 | Chipmunk | #8F705C | 143, 112, 92 | 0, 22, 36, 44 |
| 38 | Chlorophyll Green | #4AFF00 | 74, 255, 0 | 71, 0, 100, 0 |
| 39 | Chocolate | #7B3F00 | 123, 63, 0 | 0, 49, 100, 52 |
| 40 | Chrome White | #E8F1D4 | 232, 241, 212 | 4, 0, 12, 5 |
| 41 | Chrome Yellow | #FFA700 | 255, 167, 0 | 0, 35, 100, 0 |
| 42 | Cinnamon | #D269AE | 210, 105, 30 | 0, 50, 86, 18 |
| 43 | Clementine | #E96E00 | 233, 110, 0 | 0, 53, 100, 9 |
| 44 | Cloud | #C7C4BF | 199, 196, 191 | 0, 2, 4, 22 |
| 45 | Clover | #384910 | 56, 73, 16 | 23, 0, 78, 71 |
| 46 | Cobalt | #0047AB | 0, 71, 171 | 100, 58, 0, 33 |
| 47 | Coconut | #965A3E | 150, 90, 62 | 0, 40, 59, 41 |
| 48 | Coffee | #6F4E37 | 111, 78, 55 | 0, 30, 50, 56 |
| 49 | Cold Purple | #ABA0D9 | 171, 160, 217 | 21, 26, 0, 15 |
| 50 | Cool White | #FFF9F9 | 255, 249, 249 | 0, 2, 2, 0 |
| 51 | Copper | #B87333 | 184, 115, 51 | 0, 38, 72, 28 |
| 52 | Coral | #FF7F50 | 255, 127, 80 | 0, 50, 69, 0 |
| 53 | Corduroy | #606E68 | 96, 110, 104 | 13, 0, 5, 57 |
| 54 | Corn | #FBEC5D | 251, 236, 93 | 0, 6, 63, 2 |
| 55 | Cornflower | #93CCEA | 147, 204, 234 | 37, 13, 0, 8 |
| 56 | Cotton Candy | #FFB7D5 | 255, 183, 213 | 0, 28, 16, 0 |
| 57 | Cottonwood | #DBCFB7 | 219, 207, 183 | 0, 5, 16, 14 |
| 58 | Coyote Brown | #81613C | 129, 97, 60 | 0, 25, 53, 49 |
| 59 | Cranberry | #EE0000 | 238, 0, 0 | 0, 100, 100, 7 |
| 60 | Crimson | #DC143C | 220, 20, 60 | 0, 91, 73, 14 |
| 61 | Crocus Yellow | #F6E274 | 246, 226, 116 | 0, 8, 53, 4 |
| 62 | Crowshead | #1C1208 | 28, 18, 8 | 0, 36, 71, 89 |
| 63 | Cumin | #924321 | 146, 67, 33 | 0, 54, 77, 43 |
| 64 | Cumulus | #FDFFD5 | 253, 255, 213 | 1, 0, 16, 0 |
| 65 | Currant | #F31112 | 243, 17, 18 | 0, 93, 93, 5 |
| 66 | Curry | #C59D08 | 197, 157, 8 | 0, 20, 96, 23 |
| 67 | Cyan | #00FFFF | 0, 255, 255 | 100, 0, 0, 0 |
| 68 | Cyclamen | #F56FA1 | 245, 111, 161 | 0, 55, 34, 3 |
| 69 | Cyprus | #003E40 | 0, 62, 64 | 100, 3, 0, 75 |
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