#C0999D color
The hex color #C0999D is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 60% green and 61.6% blue (192, 153, 157).
Its hue angle is 354°, with 24% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 20% magenta, 18% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Mutabilis (#C29594), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.28:1).
#C0999D color codes
| HEX | #C0999D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 153, 157) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 60%, 61.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(354, 24%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(354, 20%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 20%, 18%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.84, 15.15, 3.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.84, 15.53, 12.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.215, 36.425, 36.857) | |
| Decimal | 12622237 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0999D, 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 #C0999D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0999D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.28:1 | 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 #C0999D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9f9e9dProtanopia
no red cones#a8a59cDeuteranopia
no green cones#c8969aTritanopia
no blue cones#a3a3a3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0999d; }
.text { color: #c0999d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0999d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 153 157 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0999d, #c0a999); }
Similar colors
#c29594Mutabilis#bc8f8fRosy Brown#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose#d5a1a9Young at Heart#bb99aaClassy Mauve#d19c97Savoury Salmon#c8a6a1Parfait#cf929aRosetti
Questions
- What color is #C0999D?
- #C0999D is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Mutabilis. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0999D?
- The RGB value is 192, 153, 157: 192 red, 153 green and 157 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0999D?
- The complementary color is #99C0BC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0999D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.28:1 and white text 2.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.