Sand Ripples color: hex code #C1B7B0
Sand Ripples has the hex code #C1B7B0. It is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.7% red, 71.8% green and 69% blue (193, 183, 176).
Its hue angle is 25°, with 12% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 9% yellow and 24% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.67:1).
Sand Ripples (#C1B7B0) color codes
| HEX | #C1B7B0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(193, 183, 176) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.7%, 71.8%, 69%) | |
| HSL | hsl(25, 12%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(25, 9%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 9%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.04, 2.31, 4.82) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.04, 5.34, 64.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.761, 48.34, 47.933) | |
| Decimal | 12695472 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Sand Ripples, 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 #C1B7B0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C1B7B0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.67:1 | 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 #C1B7B0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bab8b0Protanopia
no red cones#bcbab0Deuteranopia
no green cones#c5b5b5Tritanopia
no blue cones#b9b9b9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c1b7b0; }
.text { color: #c1b7b0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c1b7b0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(193 183 176 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c1b7b0, #c1bfb0); }Similar colors
#bfb3abHipster Hippo#c2b8aeMoonbeam#c7bdb3Kitty Kitty#bcb7b1Rampart#c9c0bbWorn Silver#baaea8Taupedo#cabab1Smooth Pebbles#cabfb4Crumbling Statue
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
See #C1B7B0 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C1B7B0?
- #C1B7B0 is a light, grayish orange known as Sand Ripples. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Sand Ripples?
- The RGB value is 193, 183, 176: 193 red, 183 green and 176 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Sand Ripples?
- The complementary color is #B0BAC1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C1B7B0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.67:1 and white text 1.97:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.