Explosive Gray color: hex code #C4C4C4
Explosive Gray has the hex code #C4C4C4. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.9% red, 76.9% green and 76.9% blue (196, 196, 196).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 0% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 23% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.04:1).
Explosive Gray (#C4C4C4) color codes
| HEX | #C4C4C4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(196, 196, 196) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.9%, 76.9%, 76.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 0%, 77%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 23%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.16, 0, 0) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.16, 0, 158.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.467, 55.201, 60.105) | |
| Decimal | 12895428 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Explosive Gray, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #C4C4C4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C4C4C4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.74:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #C4C4C4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c4c4c4Protanopia
no red cones#c4c4c4Deuteranopia
no green cones#c4c4c4Tritanopia
no blue cones#c4c4c4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c4c4c4; }
.text { color: #c4c4c4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c4c4c4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(196 196 196 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c4c4c4, #c4c4c4); }Similar colors
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See #C4C4C4 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C4C4C4?
- #C4C4C4 is a light gray known as Explosive Gray. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Explosive Gray?
- The RGB value is 196, 196, 196: 196 red, 196 green and 196 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Explosive Gray?
- The complementary color is #C4C4C4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C4C4C4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.04:1 and white text 1.74:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.