Fog Syringa color: hex code #C4BAD2
Fog Syringa has the hex code #C4BAD2. It is a light, grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.9% red, 72.9% green and 82.4% blue (196, 186, 210).
Its hue angle is 265°, with 21% saturation and 78% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.3:1).
Fog Syringa (#C4BAD2) color codes
| HEX | #C4BAD2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(196, 186, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.9%, 72.9%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(265, 21%, 78%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(265, 11%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 11%, 0%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.98, 8.02, -10.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.98, 13.43, 306.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(51.955, 51.507, 68.165) | |
| Decimal | 12892882 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Fog Syringa, 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 #C4BAD2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C4BAD2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.3:1 | 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 #C4BAD2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b6bed3Protanopia
no red cones#b8bed1Deuteranopia
no green cones#c2bdc2Tritanopia
no blue cones#bebebeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c4bad2; }
.text { color: #c4bad2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c4bad2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(196 186 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c4bad2, #d0bad2); }Similar colors
#cec3ddLavender Bliss#c6bbdbNew Love#cbbbcdLast of the Lilacs#bdbaceBlue Haze#cac0e1Digital Lavender#d1c0dcGirl Crush#cbc3e3Light Purple#bdb0d0Pastel Lilac
See #C4BAD2 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C4BAD2?
- #C4BAD2 is a light, grayish violet known as Fog Syringa. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Fog Syringa?
- The RGB value is 196, 186, 210: 196 red, 186 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Fog Syringa?
- The complementary color is #C8D2BA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C4BAD2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.3:1 and white text 1.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.