Weathered Stone color: hex code #C4C5C6
Weathered Stone has the hex code #C4C5C6. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 76.9% red, 77.3% green and 77.6% blue (196, 197, 198).
Its hue angle is 210°, with 2% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 22% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.15:1).
Weathered Stone (#C4C5C6) color codes
| HEX | #C4C5C6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(196, 197, 198) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(76.9%, 77.3%, 77.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(210, 2%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(210, 1%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 1%, 0%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(79.47, -0.16, -0.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(79.47, 0.64, 255.54) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(52.922, 55.745, 61.387) | |
| Decimal | 12895686 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Weathered Stone, 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 #C4C5C6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C4C5C6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.15:1 | 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 #C4C5C6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c5c5c6Protanopia
no red cones#c4c5c6Deuteranopia
no green cones#c4c5c5Tritanopia
no blue cones#c5c5c5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c4c5c6; }
.text { color: #c4c5c6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c4c5c6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(196 197 198 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c4c5c6, #c4c4c6); }Similar colors
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See #C4C5C6 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #C4C5C6?
- #C4C5C6 is a light gray known as Weathered Stone. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Weathered Stone?
- The RGB value is 196, 197, 198: 196 red, 197 green and 198 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Weathered Stone?
- The complementary color is #C6C5C4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C4C5C6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.15:1 and white text 1.73:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.