#C0A1B1 color
The hex color #C0A1B1 is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 75.3% red, 63.1% green and 69.4% blue (192, 161, 177).
Its hue angle is 329°, with 20% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 8% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Lily (#C19FB3), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.97:1).
#C0A1B1 color codes
| HEX | #C0A1B1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 161, 177) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(75.3%, 63.1%, 69.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(329, 20%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(329, 16%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 8%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.38, 14.09, -4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.38, 14.65, 344.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.418, 39.872, 47.048) | |
| Decimal | 12624305 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C0A1B1, 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 #C0A1B1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.97:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C0A1B1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.97:1 | 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 #C0A1B1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a3a7b2Protanopia
no red cones#aaabb0Deuteranopia
no green cones#c5a1a6Tritanopia
no blue cones#a9a9a9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c0a1b1; }
.text { color: #c0a1b1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c0a1b1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(192 161 177 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c0a1b1, #c0a1a2); }
Similar colors
#c19fb3Lily#bb99aaClassy Mauve#b39eb5Pastel Purple#c2a4c2Novel Lilac#c1acc3Monet Magic#d2adb5Strawberry Latte#b7a5adFoggy Plum#d6b3c0Mauvelous
Questions
- What color is #C0A1B1?
- #C0A1B1 is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Lily. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C0A1B1?
- The RGB value is 192, 161, 177: 192 red, 161 green and 177 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C0A1B1?
- The complementary color is #A1C0B0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C0A1B1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.97:1 and white text 2.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.