Fading Love color: hex code #C973A2
Fading Love has the hex code #C973A2. It is a desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78.8% red, 45.1% green and 63.5% blue (201, 115, 162).
Its hue angle is 327°, with 44% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 43% magenta, 19% yellow and 21% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.46:1).
Fading Love (#C973A2) color codes
| HEX | #C973A2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(201, 115, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78.8%, 45.1%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(327, 44%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(327, 43%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 43%, 19%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(59.24, 39.91, -10.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(59.24, 41.26, 345.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(36.74, 27.29, 37.508) | |
| Decimal | 13202338 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Fading Love, 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 #C973A2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.46:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #C973A2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.46:1 | Pass | Fail | 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 #C973A2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7a86a4Protanopia
no red cones#9094a0Deuteranopia
no green cones#d47284Tritanopia
no blue cones#8f8f8fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c973a2; }
.text { color: #c973a2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c973a2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(201 115 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c973a2, #c97377); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Pale Violet Red.
See #C973A2 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C973A2?
- #C973A2 is a desaturated rose known as Fading Love. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Fading Love?
- The RGB value is 201, 115, 162: 201 red, 115 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Fading Love?
- The complementary color is #73C99A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C973A2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.46:1 and white text 3.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.